The veteran's claims for increased ratings and compensable ratings were denied. The RO granted service connection for residuals of a fracture of the mid portion of the left ulna and olecranon process, impairment of the seventh cranial nerve, laceration scar of the upper scalp, and trichiasis of the left lower eyelid with noncompensable ratings assigned.
The deciding factor: The RO found that the veteran's conditions did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating based on the severity of his symptoms and functional impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of fracture of mid portion of the left ulna and olecranon process, Left ankle condition, Impairment of the seventh cranial nerve, Laceration scar of the upper scalp, Trichiasis of the left lower eyelid, Post-operative residuals of fracture of nasal bones with lateral septal deviation
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 28, 2001
- Citation
- 0126835
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Denied
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