The Board has found new and relevant evidence to warrant readjudication of the previously denied service connection claim for tremors. The case is remanded for further action, including a VA examination and medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's current tremors condition.
The deciding factor: New and relevant evidence was submitted that could potentially establish a link between the Veteran's current tremors and his military service, specifically his MOS duties involving aircraft systems maintenance and exposure to chemicals.
- Claimed conditions
- tremors
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 4, 2023
- Citation
- A23034481
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
What you can do next
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