The Veteran's failure to report for a VA examination scheduled in October 2022 resulted in the denial of his claim for TDIU prior to March 28, 2017.
The deciding factor: The Veteran failed to provide good cause for missing the required VA examinations, which were necessary to determine his eligibility for TDIU prior to March 28, 2017.
- Claimed conditions
- Major depressive disorder, Low back degenerative disc disease, Right leg (tibia and fibula) fracture residuals, Radiculopathy of the right lower extremity, Left knee arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 8, 2022
- Citation
- 22067656
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Granted
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