Denied
The appeal for a rating in excess of 30 percent for the Veteran's unspecified trauma and stressor related disorder was denied due to failure, without good cause, to report for necessary VA examinations.
The deciding factor: The Veteran failed to attend scheduled VA examinations without providing good cause, which is required under 38 C.F.R. § 3.655(b).
- Claimed conditions
- unspecified trauma and stressor related disorder (also claimed as anxiety condition, stress, depression, and sleep disturbances)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 5, 2025
- Citation
- A25020122
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