The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection are denied as they are freestanding claims that must be denied as a matter of law.,For the residuals of nasal fracture, the claim is denied as there is no evidence showing at least 50 percent obstruction of the nasal passage on both sides or complete obstruction on one side.
The deciding factor: The effective dates for service connection cannot be earlier than May 27, 1976, because the Veteran did not file a claim prior to this date and any later claims are considered freestanding. The criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 6502 have not been met.,The residuals of nasal fracture do not meet the criteria for a higher than 10 percent rating as there is no evidence showing at least 50 percent obstruction of the nasal passage on both sides or complete obstruction on one side.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of Nasal Fracture, Medial Proximal Tibia Scar, Residuals, Fracture of Left Tibia and Fibula with Malunion and Secondary Osteoporosis of the Left Ankle and Left Knee Impairment
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 11, 2024
- Citation
- A24031032
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