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Denied

The Veteran's claim for a total rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disability prior to March 6, 2018 was denied as the Veteran failed to appear for a scheduled VA examination without good cause.

The deciding factor: The Veteran cancelled his scheduled VA examination without providing good cause.

Claimed conditions
Not specified in this decision
How they argued it
Not specified
Exposure basis
None
Rating assigned
None in this decision
Decision date
November 18, 2022
Citation
22064887

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