Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings due to his failure to report for necessary VA examinations.
The deciding factor: The Veteran failed to report for scheduled VA examinations, which are required for proper evaluation of his conditions. As such, the claims were denied as a matter of law.
- Claimed conditions
- hearing loss, rhinitis, epididymitis and scrotal wall cellulitis, tension headaches
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 8, 2025
- Citation
- A25087032
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