The Board found that the veteran's VA compensation was properly reduced to no percent for the period from January 1, 1991 through September 28, 2001 and denied resumption of compensation benefits earlier than September 28, 2001.
The deciding factor: The veteran failed to report for a scheduled VA examination in October 1990 and was notified that his VA compensation would be reduced to no percent effective January 1, 1991. The RO did not resume the veteran's benefits until September 28, 2001.
- Claimed conditions
- fractured right femur
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- December 18, 2006
- Citation
- 0639340
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