The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right wrist disability, left ear hearing loss, and an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for GAD with Tourette's syndrome due to failure to report for VA examinations without good cause. The claim for right wrist disability was denied as there is no probative evidence linking the current disability to service. The claims for left ear hearing loss and right ear hearing loss were denied because there are no audiometric findings of record showing a current disability. The claim for GAD with Tourette's syndrome was denied due to failure to report for an examination without good cause.
The deciding factor: The Veteran failed to report for VA examinations scheduled in conjunction with his claims, which resulted in the denial of his claims as there is no probative evidence linking the current disabilities to service or meeting the criteria for direct service connection.
- Claimed conditions
- Right wrist disability, Left ear hearing loss, Generalized anxiety disorder with Tourette's syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 6, 2022
- Citation
- 22056723
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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