Denied

The Board found that the reduction of the rating for service-connected TBI with PTSD, major depressive disorder with anxious distress, and BPPV from 100 percent to zero percent was proper due to the Veteran's failure to report for necessary examinations without good cause.

The deciding factor: The Veteran failed to attend scheduled VA examinations needed to evaluate the severity of his service-connected disabilities, and did not provide good cause for his non-attendance.

Claimed conditions: Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Major Depressive Disorder with Anxious Distress, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
How they argued it: Direct service connection
Exposure basis: None
Rating assigned: None in this decision
Decision date: February 21, 2025
Citation: A25016075

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