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 that causes liver inflammation and damage. The VA rates hepatitis C based on your symptoms, the treatment required, and how the condition affects your ability to function.
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 7354
Rating range
0% – 100%
Rating levels
6
Rating criteria are defined in 38 CFR 4.114, DC 7354. 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 C 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 C or rated under the same body system.
Liver Cirrhosis
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Chronic Kidney Disease (Renal Insufficiency)
Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Crohn's Disease