Remanded (sent back)
The Board remanded the Veteran's claims for disability ratings due to missed examinations and hearings. The Veteran must undergo new VA examinations.
The deciding factor: The Veteran failed to appear for scheduled VA examinations and hearings, and it is unclear if he was properly notified of the consequences.
- Claimed conditions
- right fifth metatarsal, status post-surgery, iliotibial band friction syndrome of the right knee, iliotibial band friction syndrome of the left knee, acromioclavicular separation of the left shoulder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 10, 2025
- Citation
- A25002397
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