The veteran's service-connected disabilities, including hepatitis C and right ulnar neuropathy, do not render him unable to obtain or retain substantially gainful employment.
The deciding factor: The veteran's fatigue due to his hepatitis C infection has been attributed to the disease itself rather than any exacerbation of a pre-existing condition.
- Claimed conditions
- Chronic Hepatitis C, Right Chronic Ulnar Nerve Neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 17, 2004
- Citation
- 0430589
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for service connection of chronic Hepatitis C is being remanded due to insufficient evidence in the record regarding its etiology. The VA examiner needs to consider all available information, including the Veteran's statements about his military service and any potential exposure.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's polyarthritis associated with chronic Hepatitis C is rated at a 20 percent disability level, effective from the date of her claim in April 23, 2008. An earlier effective date prior to this date is denied.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's chronic hepatitis C is granted an increased rating of 20 percent for the period before September 26, 2017. For the period since September 26, 2017, a higher rating than 10 percent is denied. The Veteran's PTSD remains at a 70 percent disability rating.
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