The Veteran's claim for service connection for memory loss is denied as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis and the preponderance of the evidence does not support a finding that his memory problems are related to his active duty service.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for tremors is denied as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis and the preponderance of the evidence does not support a finding that his tremors are related to his active duty service.
The deciding factor: There is insufficient competent medical evidence on file demonstrating a current diagnosis of memory loss or tremors, and the Veteran's reported symptoms do not align with any diagnosed conditions.,The Veteran has been diagnosed with essential/other forms tremors and benign essential tremor. There is no indication that his tremors are related to his active duty service.
- Claimed conditions
- Memory loss, Tremors
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 28, 2021
- Citation
- A21017474
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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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