The Veteran seeks service connection for chronic hand tremor and respiratory disability, both claimed to be due to chemical exposure during service. The case is being remanded for additional development including verification of any herbicide exposure and VA examinations.
The deciding factor: The claim involves a need for further evidence regarding the nature and extent of the Veteran's exposure to toxic chemicals during service.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic bilateral hand tremor, chronic respiratory disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 12, 2017
- Citation
- 1745512
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. Read the original VA decision (opens in a new tab) using citation 1745512.
What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remanded claims for respiratory, back, sleep apnea, and bilateral foot disabilities for additional examinations and medical opinions. This decision did not grant service connection or assign a disability rating.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are remanded due to the need for additional development. The hearing loss disability is rated at 10% prior to November 5, 2020, and 90% thereafter.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the cases of bilateral hand tremor and chronic respiratory disability due to inadequate medical opinions regarding exposure to toxic chemicals during service.
- Denied
The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of direct service connection for these conditions.
Free starter guide for your own claim
Reading this because you were denied or under-rated? Get the plain-English next steps — your appeal options, the deadline that protects you, and how appeals like yours turn out. One email, no spam.
We will only use this to send the guide. No spam, unsubscribe any time. We never sell your information.
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.