Denied
The Board denied service connection for a gastrointestinal disability and increased ratings for residuals of fractures 4th metatarsal of the left foot due to the Veteran's failure to report for scheduled VA examinations without good cause.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show a competent medical opinion linking the Veteran's current gastrointestinal disability or left foot disability to his service, as he failed to report for scheduled VA examinations without good cause.
- Claimed conditions
- gastrointestinal disability, to include irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), chronic constipation, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 12, 2025
- Citation
- 25013895
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