The Board denied a compensable rating for residuals of a fractured nose and denied an increased rating for post-traumatic seizure disorder.,The veteran's service-connected conditions were not found to meet the criteria for higher ratings under applicable VA regulations.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the veteran met the criteria for higher disability ratings, including insufficient frequency of seizures or obstruction of nasal passages.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-traumatic seizure disorder, Residuals of a fractured nose
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 24, 2007
- Citation
- 0726593
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