The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for his hepatitis C and left premaxillary sinus cyst removal, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating under the applicable VA regulations.
The deciding factor: The medical records did not show minimal liver damage with associated fatigue, anxiety, and gastrointestinal disturbance of lesser degree and frequency necessitating dietary restriction or other therapeutic measures for hepatitis C prior to August 30, 1998. The veteran's disability was rated at 30 percent effective from August 30, 1998.
- Claimed conditions
- Chronic Hepatitis C, Hepatitis C with Cirrhosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- September 20, 2004
- Citation
- 0425924
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