The veteran's claims for increased evaluations for residuals of a left femur fracture and degenerative changes of the right ankle were denied as he failed to report for a scheduled VA examination without good cause.
The deciding factor: The veteran did not provide an adequate reason for failing to attend the scheduled VA examination, which is required for proper consideration of his claims.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of a left femur fracture, degenerative changes of the right ankle
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 22, 2001
- Citation
- 0101688
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- Granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the claims for service connection for residuals of a left femur fracture, a left knee disability (secondary to the femur fracture), and hypertension are inextricably intertwined with the claim for TDIU. The case is being remanded for additional development.
- Granted
The Veteran meets the schedular criteria for TDIU consideration and his service-connected disabilities prevent him from maintaining substantially gainful employment.
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