The VA has denied an increased evaluation for the veteran's infectious hepatitis, currently rated at 30 percent.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating as defined in the rating schedule.
- Claimed conditions
- infectious hepatitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- January 13, 2006
- Citation
- 0601109
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of a VA examination prior to the initial decision, and it is unclear whether the Veteran currently has a hepatitis disorder or any related residuals. The claim must be returned for further evaluation.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for SMC based on aid and attendance or housebound rate due to insufficient evidence showing he requires regular aid and assistance from another person.
- Granted
The Veteran's claim for service connection for infectious hepatitis has been reopened and is being remanded for further development.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, effective from the date of the February 2025 rating decision.
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