The Board denied a compensable evaluation for the veteran's loss of sense of taste, finding that his partial loss of taste did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the veteran could still identify some tastes but had a partial loss of taste sensation. The preponderance of the evidence did not support a higher evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- Loss of sense of taste
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 9, 2003
- Citation
- 0334270
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
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
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for loss of sense of smell, tinnitus, and loss of taste have all been denied. The maximum schedular rating has already been assigned for each condition.
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