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Hepatitis C

Infectious disease caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). Often asymptomatic, but may become chronic and cause liver damage over a number of years.

Things to consider

  • Diagnosis date
  • Acute or chronic
  • Type of treatment
  • Biopsy results
  • Lab test results
  • Drug use and/or alcohol consumption

What response can you expect?

All cases: rated +50 to +200 or declined
All cases: rated +25 to +75 with exclusion of liver cancer or declined
Active infection or ongoing treatment: generally declined
Full recovery
  • Within 2 years of full recovery:
declined
  • More than 2 years since full recovery:
standard