The Veteran's increased disability ratings for left and right hand tremors are being remanded due to inadequate reasons and bases, and the need for updated VA treatment records and a contemporaneous examination.
The deciding factor: The decision is remanded due to inadequate reasons and bases as stated in the Joint Motion for Partial Remand (JMPR) and Veteran arguments submitted in July 2020, along with the need for updated VA treatment records and an examination.
- Claimed conditions
- left hand essential tremors, right hand tremors
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 4, 2023
- Citation
- 23055015
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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
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).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and left arm tremors. Service connection for right hand tremors is also granted. The Veteran's tinnitus claim was denied as there is no current diagnosis of tinnitus.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete findings and failure to properly address the onset, cause, and nature of his conditions. The VA will need to schedule examinations to determine if his rhinitis and bilateral hand disabilities are related to service.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's appeal for special monthly compensation and service connection was denied due to a late filing of the Board Appeal request.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Board has dismissed all appeals related to the appellant's claims for service connection due to his withdrawal of the appeal.
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