The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an increased rating for his nasal fracture residuals and service connection for a lumbar spine disorder, finding that the evidence did not support higher ratings or service connection based on secondary to service-connected disability.
The deciding factor: The VA examination report showed no obstruction of the right nostril and only 40% obstruction of the left nostril, which did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 6502. The lumbar spine disorder was not found to be secondary to service-connected disability.
- Claimed conditions
- Nasal fracture residuals
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 11, 2012
- Citation
- 1216947
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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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