The Board denied service connection for rhabdomyolysis as there is no evidence of a current disability at any time during or proximate to the appeal period.
The deciding factor: There was no evidence of a current diagnosis of rhabdomyolysis or residuals thereof during or near the appeal period, and the Veteran failed to report for a scheduled VA examination without providing good cause.
- Claimed conditions
- rhabdomyolysis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 20, 2025
- Citation
- A25025967
What this means for you
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