The appeal was dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his claims for PTSD, tinnitus, lumbar strain, sleep apnea, cervical strain, upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, adjustment disorder, and a left elbow scar. The claim for increased rating for cubital tunnel syndrome was denied due to the Veteran's failure to report for scheduled VA examinations without providing good cause.
The deciding factor: The claims were dismissed based on the Veteran's withdrawal of appeals, and the increased rating claims for cubital tunnel syndrome were denied due to his failure to attend scheduled VA examinations without providing good cause.
- Claimed conditions
- PTSD, tinnitus, lumbar strain, sleep apnea, cervical strain, upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, adjustment disorder, left elbow scar
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 29, 2024
- Citation
- A24069361
What this means for you
A dismissal means the Board did not decide the issue on its merits — usually because it was withdrawn or had become moot. It says more about procedure than about whether a claim like this can win.
What you can do next
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- Partly granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
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