The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied due to his failure to report for a scheduled VA examination.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including schizoaffective disorder, was denied as the evidence did not show that it began during service or is related to in-service injury or disease.,Service connection for a low back condition and bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy were also denied because there was no current diagnosis of these conditions.,The Veteran's claim for bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy secondary to his low back condition was denied as the evidence did not show that he had a currently diagnosed low back disability or bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy.

The deciding factor: The Veteran failed to report for a scheduled VA examination, which is required when seeking an increased rating for service-connected hearing loss.,There was no medical evidence showing the acquired psychiatric disorder began during service or is related to in-service injury or disease. The Veteran's current diagnoses were not linked to his military service.,The Veteran did not have a currently diagnosed low back condition or bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy, and there was insufficient evidence linking these conditions to service.,There was no medical evidence showing the bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy was related to the Veteran's low back condition.

Claimed conditions

bilateral hearing loss, acquired psychiatric disorder (schizoaffective disorder), low back condition, bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy

How they argued it

Not specified

Exposure basis

None

Rating

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Decision date

August 7, 2020

Citation

20052601

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