The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for panic disorder was denied as he failed to report for the required VA examination without good cause.
The deciding factor: The Veteran did not report for a scheduled VA examination, which resulted in the denial of his claim due to operation of law under 38 C.F.R. § 3.655(b).
- Claimed conditions
- panic disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 14, 2009
- Citation
- 0930470
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