What is the meaning of elevated iron levels in an hcv infected individual. I am 15 yrs. into the disease and have not received any treatment as yet.

Iron levels can rise in any form of chronic liver inflammation, such as HCV. the significance depends on the total amount of iron. You should discuss this with your doctor. You should also consider a liver biopsy if you have not already had one to assess how much liver damage (and how much iron) has developed.