Hepatic Steatosis
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.
Hepatic Steatosis 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
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