Denied
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied as she failed to report for scheduled VA examinations without good cause.
The deciding factor: The failure of the Veteran to appear for her scheduled VA examinations was deemed a matter of law, leading to the denial of her claims.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral lower extremity disability, bilateral pes planus, limitation of motion of the right ankle, limitation of motion of the left ankle, right gastrocnemius equinus of the right leg, left gastrocnemius equinus of the left leg
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 28, 2025
- Citation
- 25002991
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