The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied as the evidence of record was not sufficient to reach a decision on the issue, and his failure to report for necessary VA examinations precluded further evaluation.
The deciding factor: The Veteran failed without good cause to report for necessary VA examinations that would have provided additional information needed to decide the claims.
- Claimed conditions
- status post right little finger/right hand fracture, hallux valgus with Tailor's bunion of the left foot, hallux valgus with Tailor's bunion of the right foot, cervical strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 30, 2017
- Citation
- 1719003
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Denied
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