The Veteran's hand tremors are service-connected and have persisted since his military service. The RO denied service connection for right ear hearing loss due to the absence of a current disability in this ear. Service connection was granted for sleep apnea but denied as there is no evidence of its occurrence during or within one year after service.,The Veteran's PVD has been rated at 30% since September 28, 2015, and his right knee conditions have had their ratings remanded.
The deciding factor: The Veteran presented with dizziness and gait abnormalities during military service, which continued post-service. His current symptoms of constant dizziness and stumbling while walking are consistent with a diagnosis of PVD.
- Claimed conditions
- Hand Tremors, Right Ear Hearing Loss, Sleep Apnea, Peripheral Vestibular Disorder (PVD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- February 22, 2022
- Citation
- 22010047
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