The Veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating for residuals of a right thumb injury is denied due to failure to report for an examination.
The deciding factor: The Veteran failed to report for the scheduled VA examination, which was necessary to determine if his current symptoms and function were related to his service-connected injury.
- Claimed conditions
- osteoarthritis of the right hand
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 20, 2018
- Citation
- 1810893
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded several claims due to the submission of additional evidence and a need for further development. The Veteran's service connection claims are being reconsidered.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for osteoarthritis of the right hand and left hand, finding that the Veteran's prolonged use of a cane due to his service-connected knees and right ankle disabilities caused or aggravated his bilateral hand osteoarthritis.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for service connection for sleep apnea, osteoarthritis of the right hand, and osteoarthritis of the left hand have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeal.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for increased disability ratings and service connection have been dismissed due to his death. The Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate these claims as the Veteran passed away before a final decision could be made.
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