Fatty Liver Disease
Rated Under Another Condition
This condition is typically rated under Chronic liver disease without cirrhosis (DC 7345). The rating criteria below reflects that diagnostic code.
Fatty Liver Disease is a VA-ratable condition . Maximum rating: 100%.
Rating Criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 100% | For the duration of use of **BOTH** parenteral antiviral therapy (direct antiviral agents), **AND** parenteral immunomodulatory therapy (interferon and other); **CONTINUED** for *6 months* following end of treatment. Afterwards there will be a **MANDATORY** [Reevaluation and the condition will be rated on residuals.](https://VeteransBenefitsKB.com/cnp) |
| 60% | Continuous medication **WITH** substantial weight loss **AND** *at least 2* of the following: (1) daily fatigue, (2) malaise, (3) anorexia, (4) hepatomegaly, (5) pruritus, *or* (6) arthralgia. |
| 40% | Continuous medication **WITH** minor weight loss **AND** *at least 2* of the following: (1) daily fatigue, (2) malaise, (3) anorexia, (4) hepatomegaly, (5) pruritus, *or* (6) arthralgia. |
| 20% | *At least 1* of the following: (1) intermittent fatigue, (2) malaise, (3) anorexia, (4) hepatomegaly, *or* (5) pruritus. |
| 0% | No symptoms. |
Important Notes
Rated under Chronic liver disease without cirrhosis (DC 7345)
Filing Tips
Pro Tip: The VA won't connect the dots for you. That's your job. Build the paper trail before you file.
Gather medical evidence showing a current diagnosis of this condition.
Document in-service events, injuries, or exposures that caused or aggravated this condition.
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