The veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for atopic dermatitis was denied as he failed to report for multiple VA examinations without good cause. His claim for service connection for tinnitus was not adjudicated due to lack of sufficient medical evidence.
The deciding factor: The veteran did not provide a valid reason for failing to attend scheduled VA examinations, which is required by regulation when determining the validity of an appeal and assigning appropriate ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- atopic dermatitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 11, 2006
- Citation
- 0638560
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What this means for you
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for migraines, PTSD, atopic dermatitis, right knee condition, sleep apnea, and right knee condition. The liver condition and asthma claims were denied.
- Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for a neck disability, back disability, GERD, hepatitis B, atopic dermatitis, and OSA. Tinnitus was denied.
- Granted
The Board granted a 60 percent rating for the Veteran's skin disability, variously diagnosed as eczema or atopic dermatitis, due to the need for constant systemic therapy such as Dupixent.
- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew the appeal for service connection for bilateral hip strain, right shoulder strain, sleep apnea, and an initial compensable disability rating for atopic dermatitis.
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