The veteran's claim for increased ratings for shell fragment wound scars of the right and left legs was denied due to failure to report for scheduled VA medical examinations without good cause. The claims for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for PTSD and a total rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities were also denied.
The deciding factor: The veteran failed to appear for scheduled VA medical examinations, which constituted failure to report without good cause.
- Claimed conditions
- shell fragment wound scars
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 13, 2003
- Citation
- 0312833
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- Granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected tinnitus and shell fragment wound scars do not make him unable to care for his daily needs without regular aid and assistance from another person, thus the claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance is denied.
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