The veteran's hepatitis C was manifested by chronic daily fatigue and minor weight loss from November 9, 2000 to January 22, 2003. On and after January 22, 2003, the condition was characterized by chronic daily fatigue, occasional nausea, loss of appetite, and occasional right upper quadrant pain or tenderness on palpation. The decision denied an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for hepatitis C from November 9, 2000 to January 22, 2003, and a rating in excess of 60 percent on and after January 22, 2003.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not demonstrate disabling gastrointestinal disturbances or hepatomegaly, which are required for an evaluation in excess of 30 percent under the old criteria. The veteran's condition was characterized by chronic daily fatigue and minor weight loss, without significant gastrointestinal symptoms or hepatomegaly.
- Claimed conditions
- hepatitis C
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- November 16, 2006
- Citation
- 0635714
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