The veteran's current tremor disorder was found to have begun during his active service, warranting service connection. The issue of an increased rating for a low back disorder is pending and will be remanded.
The deciding factor: The VA examination findings indicated the veteran had a tremor disorder that likely represented an essential type tremor disorder, which began during his active duty.
- Claimed conditions
- tremor disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 26, 2003
- Citation
- 0321310
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