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Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) VA Disability Rating is rated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs under DC 7345 of 38 C.F.R. § 4.114 across 3 severity tiers (40%+ -- Severe limitation or ankylosis / 20% -- Moderate limitation / 10% -- Mild limitation or painful motion). Service connection requires (1) a current diagnosis, (2) an in-service event, injury, or exposure, and (3) a medical nexus opinion linking the two under 38 C.F.R. § 3.303.
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is rated by analogy under DC 7345 (chronic liver disease without cirrhosis), 0-100% based on fatigue, malaise, anorexia, weight loss, hepatomegaly, and incapacitating episodes. If cirrhosis develops, it is rated separately under DC 7312.
Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) (DC 7345) is evaluated under 38 C.F.R. § 4.114 using the digestive rating framework. Because it is rated by analogy to the general schedule, the 3 levels below describe the body-system criteria the VA applies — the percentage assigned to Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) depends on the specific findings (range of motion, frequency, severity, or functional loss) documented at the C&P exam and in the medical record.
Rating criteria reference 38 C.F.R. Part 4 (Schedule for Rating Disabilities). This entry has not yet undergone editorial review against the live regulation text — consult the authoritative source directly before relying on the criteria shown.