The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and a temporary total disability rating for his left shoulder disabilities have been denied due to failure to appear for scheduled VA examinations.
The deciding factor: The Veteran failed to report for the necessary VA examinations without providing good cause, which is required by regulation.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic left shoulder strain, left shoulder with recurrent subluxation of scapulohumeral joint
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 1, 2022
- Citation
- 22066979
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Partly granted
The Board denied increased ratings for left knee tendonitis/tendinosis and chronic left shoulder strain, but granted a 100 percent rating for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with major depressive disorder (MDD) prior to January 5, 2021.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for chronic left shoulder strain, finding that the condition began during active service and is supported by a positive medical nexus opinion.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including right upper extremity radiculopathy with muscle atrophy, major depressive disorder, and other disabilities, have rendered him in need of regular aid and attendance due to his inability to dress or undress himself, prepare meals, attend to the wants of nature, and require assistance for driving. The Board has determined that SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance is warranted.
- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment.
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