Denied
The appeal for a higher rating for the veteran's respiratory condition, including COPD, was denied because the veteran did not show up for a scheduled VA examination.
The deciding factor: The Veteran failed to report for the scheduled VA examination without good cause shown.
- Claimed conditions
- respiratory condition, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 8, 2025
- Citation
- A25002041
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