The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied as he failed to report for VA examinations.
The deciding factor: The Veteran did not attend the scheduled VA examinations, and therefore his claims are denied as a matter of law.
- Claimed conditions
- status post right forearm neuroma resection with residual neuropathy distal branches of the right median nerve, neurofibromatosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 17, 2012
- Citation
- 1214083
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- Remanded (sent back)
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