Non-cirrhotic liver disease
Near-constant debilitating symptoms such as fatigue, malaise, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, arthralgia, and right upper quadrant pain
Daily fatigue, malaise, and anorexia with substantial weight loss or hepatomegaly, or incapacitating episodes with symptoms having a total duration of at least six weeks during the past 12-month period but not occurring constantly
Daily fatigue, malaise, and anorexia with minor weight loss and hepatomegaly, or incapacitating episodes with symptoms having a total duration of at least four weeks but less than six weeks during the past 12-month period
Daily fatigue, malaise, and anorexia requiring dietary restriction or continuous medication, or incapacitating episodes with symptoms having a total duration of at least two weeks but less than four weeks during the past 12-month period
Intermittent fatigue, malaise, and anorexia, or incapacitating episodes with symptoms having a total duration of at least one week but less than two weeks during the past 12-month period
Nonsymptomatic
Medical Evidence
Current diagnosis from a qualified healthcare provider, medical records documenting symptoms and treatment history
Service Connection
Evidence linking your condition to military service (service treatment records, incident reports, or nexus letter)
Personal Statement
Your detailed account of how chronic liver disease without cirrhosis affects your daily life and when symptoms began
Lay Evidence
Buddy letters from fellow service members or family who can corroborate your symptoms
During your Compensation & Pension exam for chronic liver disease without cirrhosis, examiners will assess your symptoms against the rating criteria above.
Be specific: Describe your worst day, not your average day
Document everything: Bring copies of all medical records and evidence
Functional impact: Explain how symptoms affect work, sleep, and daily activities
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