The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for her low back and right ankle disabilities, finding that the evidence did not support higher ratings.
The deciding factor: The Veteran failed to report for necessary examinations scheduled by VA in conjunction with her claim for an increased rating for the right ankle; she did not show good cause for the failure to report. The Board also found that from October 24, 2016, to September 28, 2017, and from September 29, 2017, the criteria for higher ratings were not met.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbosacral strain with degenerative arthritis, status/post fracture right ankle
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 4, 2023
- Citation
- 23000297
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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