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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