The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for hepatitis C infection and supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) were denied. The evidence did not support a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not demonstrate that the Veteran's symptoms warranted a higher evaluation based on his service-connected conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- Hepatitis C infection, Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 16, 2015
- Citation
- 1502422
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
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).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for heart condition due to non-compliance with previous remand directives. The case is being returned for further examination and opinion.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's claim for service connection for Hepatitis C infection was granted. The case for service connection for eczema is being remanded due to insufficient evidence.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's left inguinal hernia is now rated at 10 percent effective May 19, 2009. The hepatitis C infection claim was denied as it was caused by willful misconduct.
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