Denied
The Board denied the veteran's request for a rating higher than 30% for hepatitis C with cirrhosis of the liver and hepatocellular carcinoma. The decision was based on the lack of symptoms such as minor weight loss, hepatomegaly, or incapacitating episodes.
The deciding factor: The Veteran did not experience the required symptoms to warrant a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- hepatitis C, cirrhosis of the liver, hepatocellular carcinoma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- January 14, 2025
- Citation
- A25003281
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