The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected right hand tremor and residuals of a right shoulder dislocation are severe enough to prevent him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment, warranting a TDIU.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations indicated that the Veteran's conditions significantly impaired his ability to perform physical tasks required for most jobs, particularly those involving fine hand work.
- Claimed conditions
- Right hand tremor, Residuals of right shoulder dislocation
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- January 4, 2016
- Citation
- 1600058
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that more development is necessary to determine the severity of the Veteran's right and left hand tremor disabilities, specifically addressing the ameliorative effects of medication. The case is being remanded for a new examination.
- Granted
The Veteran's right and left hand tremors were rated as noncompensable prior to June 16, 2017. As of June 16, 2017, the Veteran was granted a 10 percent rating for his hand tremors.
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