The Board granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower and upper extremities, as well as right arm benign essential tremor, based on in-service exposure to herbicide agents.

The deciding factor: The evidence is at least in approximate balance as to whether the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy and right arm tremor are related to his presumed in-service exposure to herbicide agents, while autonomic neuropathy was remanded for further development.

Claimed conditions

Peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, Peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities, Right arm benign essential tremor

How they argued it

Presumptive (no nexus needed)

Exposure basis

Agent Orange / herbicides

Rating assigned

100%

Decision date

February 4, 2025

Citation

25001607

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