The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for intestinal parasitism was denied because he failed to report for a VA examination and did not provide additional medical evidence as requested.
The deciding factor: The Veteran failed to appear for a scheduled VA examination without providing good cause, and did not respond to the RO's request for additional medical evidence in lieu of an examination.
- Claimed conditions
- intestinal parasitism
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 23, 2014
- Citation
- 1402884
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