The veteran's claims for SMC based on the need for aid and attendance or loss of use due to deafness were denied as a result of his failure to report for scheduled VA examinations.
The deciding factor: The veteran failed to show up for the scheduled VA examinations without good cause, leading to the denial of his claims.
- Claimed conditions
- Loss of use due to deafness, Need for regular aid and attendance
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 24, 2008
- Citation
- 0824871
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