Stops the Department of Veterans Affairs from denying a benefits claim just because a veteran missed a VA‑scheduled medical exam. Claims must be decided based on all available evidence, not a missed appointment alone.

This change applies across VA benefit programs. The VA may still consider the lack of an exam when weighing evidence, but it cannot make a denial for that single reason. Veterans who face barriers to attending exams—like travel, work, illness, or unstable housing—are less likely to lose benefits on a technicality.