The Veteran's service-connected hand tremors do not render him in need of regular aid and attendance, as he is able to perform daily tasks without assistance.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected hand tremors do not cause the anatomical loss or use of both feet or one hand and one foot, nor does it make him blind in both eyes or so helpless that he needs regular aid and attendance.
- Claimed conditions
- Hand tremors
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 13, 2020
- Citation
- 20046834
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What this means for you
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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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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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