The Board found that the Veteran does not have nerve damage to the head, to include a benign essential tremor of the head and hands, due to his service. The claim was denied as there is no medical evidence showing such condition during or after active duty service.
The deciding factor: There is no medical evidence showing any relevant treatment, complaints, or diagnoses related to nerve damage to the head or benign essential tremor of the head and hands during or within one year following separation from active duty service. The earliest post-service medical findings are dated in 2005, which is about 36 years after separation.
- Claimed conditions
- nerve damage to the head, benign essential tremor of the head and hands
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 1, 2016
- Citation
- 1642113
This is a plain-language summary generated by AI from a public Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision. It can contain errors — always verify against the original. Search VA.gov for the original decision (opens in a new tab) using citation 1642113.
What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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