Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, lumbar spine disorder, left knee disorder, right shoulder disorder, bilateral ankle disorder, and bilateral wrist disorder due to errors in scheduling VA examinations.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's failure to appear for scheduled VA examinations was due to his moving to a new state without proper notification from the VA, and there is evidence of potential exposure to environmental toxins during service that requires further medical evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- Hearing loss, Tinnitus, Lumbar spine disorder, Left knee disorder, Right shoulder disorder, Bilateral ankle disorder, Bilateral wrist disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 14, 2025
- Citation
- A25088183
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