The Board has denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for residuals of a fracture of the left great toe as there is no evidence showing that his disability is 'moderately severe' and he failed to report for a scheduled examination without good cause.
The deciding factor: The available medical records do not provide sufficient evidence to support a finding that the veteran's disability is moderately severe, which would be required for a higher rating. The veteran also failed to appear for a VA examination scheduled in November 2004 without providing a valid reason.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of a fracture of the left great toe
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 13, 2005
- Citation
- 0519029
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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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- Whole decision: Dismissed
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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Denied
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