The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for lumbar spine spondylosis was denied due to his failure to report for a scheduled VA examination.,Service connection for cervical spine disability, left foot disability (hallux valgus), GERD, headache disability, and hypertension were all denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for service connection.,The Veteran's claim for increased rating of lumbar spine spondylosis was denied due to his failure to report for a scheduled VA examination.
The deciding factor: The Veteran failed to appear for a scheduled VA examination, which is necessary to assess the severity of his service-connected lumbar spine spondylosis.,There is no evidence showing that the Veteran's cervical spine disability, left foot hallux valgus, GERD, headache disability, or hypertension were incurred in or aggravated by active service. The Veteran did not provide a clear link between these conditions and any events or injuries during his military service.,The Veteran failed to report for a scheduled VA examination, which is necessary to assess the severity of his service-connected lumbar spine spondylosis.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar spine spondylosis, cervical spine disability, left foot hallux valgus, GERD, headache disability, hypertension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 25, 2026
- Citation
- A26026766
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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