The veteran's claim for an increased rating of patello-femoral syndrome, bilaterally, rated as 10 percent disabling was denied because he failed to report for VA rating examinations scheduled in September 1997 and July 1998 without good cause shown.
The deciding factor: The veteran did not report for the required VA examination without providing a valid reason/cause, which resulted in the denial of his claim as per the regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- patello-femoral syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- May 10, 2000
- Citation
- 0012429
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- Granted
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