Denied
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for left ankle sprain, headaches, lumbar strain, and PTSD were denied based on his failure to report for scheduled VA examinations without good cause.
The deciding factor: The examination was necessary to establish entitlement to the benefit sought, and the Veteran lacked good cause to miss the examination.
- Claimed conditions
- Left ankle sprain, Headaches, Lumbar strain, Posttraumatic stress disorder with insomnia (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 26, 2025
- Citation
- A25017505
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