The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for left and right elbow cubital tunnel syndrome, as well as left and right shoulder rotator cuff tendonitis, were denied due to his failure to report for scheduled VA examinations without providing good cause.
The deciding factor: The claim was denied based on the Veteran's failure to report for VA examinations without providing good cause, which is a matter of law under 38 C.F.R. § 3.655(b).
- Claimed conditions
- left elbow cubital tunnel syndrome, right elbow cubital tunnel syndrome, left shoulder rotator cuff tendonitis, right shoulder rotator cuff tendonitis
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 7, 2025
- Citation
- 25006202
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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