The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current neurological condition manifested by bilateral hand tremors, and thus cannot establish service connection for this claim.,Regarding the respiratory condition claimed as shortness of breath, there is insufficient evidence to determine whether it is related to service. The Veteran's symptoms are more likely due to his own exposure to environmental factors rather than service.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence does not establish a current neurological disability manifested by bilateral hand tremors that is related to service or any other qualifying condition.,There is no clear and convincing evidence linking the respiratory symptoms, claimed as shortness of breath, to service. The Veteran's reported history suggests these symptoms may be due to environmental exposures rather than service.
- Claimed conditions
- Neurological condition manifested by bilateral hand tremors, Respiratory condition, claimed as shortness of breath, Gastrointestinal disability, Headache disorder
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 28, 2019
- Citation
- 19150774
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