Condition Rating Guides
Understand what the VA looks for at each rating level — loading conditions…
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Understand what the VA looks for at each rating level — loading conditions…
A viral infection of the liver that can become chronic, causing fatigue, abdominal pain, and liver damage. The VA rates based on the frequency and severity of symptoms and how often they keep you in bed.
The VA rates this condition based on the type and intensity of treatment you require. Higher ratings correspond to more aggressive treatment regimens, such as daily medication, insulin dependence, or the need for ongoing medical management.
Diagnostic code
DC 7345
Rating range
0% – 100%
Rating levels
6
Rating criteria are defined in 38 CFR 4.114, DC 7345. This guide presents a plain-language summary and is not a substitute for the full regulatory text. Always consult a VSO or VA-accredited attorney for case-specific advice.
Your hepatitis B causes near-constant debilitating symptoms such as fatigue, malaise, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, arthralgia, and right upper quadrant pain.
What the VA looks for
Conditions commonly associated with Hepatitis B or rated under the same body system.