The Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right arm tremors, as well as his claim for TDIU, are being remanded due to the need for additional development.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner's opinion is based on a misunderstanding of when the Veteran reported experiencing symptoms. The Board believes that the claims file should be returned to the VA examiner for consideration of the lay statements provided by the Veteran and his wife indicating that they began during active duty service but after returning from Vietnam.
- Claimed conditions
- left arm tremors, right arm tremors
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 10, 2014
- Citation
- 1431124
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What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to issues with service connection for left arm tremors. The claims of bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been denied.
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