The Veteran's cerebellar tremors have been rated at 40 percent for the right hand and 30 percent for the left hand prior to December 22, 2015. Since then, his tremors are rated at 70 percent for the right hand and 60 percent for the left hand.,The Veteran's need for aid and attendance has been established effective December 22, 2015.
The deciding factor: The evidence is in equipoise regarding the severity of the Veteran's cerebellar tremors since December 22, 2015, warranting higher ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- Cerebellar Tremors
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 2, 2016
- Citation
- 1630647
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