The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of her HIV-related illness with candida esophagitis was denied because she failed to report for a necessary VA examination.
The deciding factor: The veteran failed to appear for a scheduled VA examination, which was essential to evaluate her disability and determine the appropriate rating.
- Claimed conditions
- HIV-related illness, candida esophagitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- January 6, 2006
- Citation
- 0600271
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and service connection, with some issues being remanded.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remanded the claim for service connection of sleep apnea as secondary to HIV-related illness due to inadequate medical opinions. The Veteran will receive a new examination.
- Granted
The veteran's HIV-related illness is etiologically related to service.
- Denied
The veteran's HIV-related illness is manifested by development of definite medical symptoms, T4 cell ranging from 363 to 660, and on approved medications; there is an absence of recurrent constitutional symptoms and intermittent diarrhea, Hairy Cell Leukoplakia, or Oral Candidiasis. The criteria for entitlement to a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for HIV-related illness have not been met.
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