Dismissed
The veteran's appeal for higher ratings for several service-connected conditions was dismissed because the veteran withdrew the appeal and failed to appear for scheduled VA examinations.
The deciding factor: The veteran requested a complete withdrawal of the appeal, which met the criteria for dismissal.
- Claimed conditions
- thoracolumbar spine degenerative arthritis, spondylolisthesis, right lower extremity sciatic nerve radiculopathy, left lower extremity sciatic nerve radiculopathy, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 2, 2025
- Citation
- A25000376
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