The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for residuals of a right ankle sprain was denied because he failed to report for a necessary VA examination, and the Board found that the missed examination was necessary to establish entitlement to the benefit sought.
The deciding factor: The Veteran failed to appear for a scheduled VA examination without providing good cause.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of a right ankle sprain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 28, 2020
- Citation
- 20080991
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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- Granted
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