The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's essential tremors, specifically addressing whether it is at least as likely as not related to toxic exposure from Camp Lejeune or his service-connected heart condition.
The deciding factor: The decision was remanded because an adequate opinion on the synergistic and combined effects of all toxic exposures was needed.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral upper extremity essential tremors
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- Camp Lejeune water
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 6, 2023
- Citation
- 23026738
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What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for bilateral upper extremity essential tremors, finding that the Veteran's symptoms have been continuous since service and resolving reasonable doubt in their favor.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate VA opinion regarding whether the Veteran's essential tremors are related to his service, including presumed exposure to herbicide agents or contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The claim must be reviewed again with a new medical opinion.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for bilateral upper extremity essential tremors, finding that the Veteran's condition is at least as likely as not related to his in-service exposure to Agent Orange.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for bilateral upper extremity essential tremors and obstructive sleep apnea, finding that these conditions are related to the Veteran's active duty service.
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