Denied
The Board denied service connection for essential tremors, left hand as the evidence did not support a finding that the condition began during service or was related to an in-service injury, disease, or toxic exposure risk activity.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner's opinion concluded that the Veteran's left hand essential tremors were less likely than not caused by any conceded toxic exposure risk activities and were more likely attributable to age and substance use history.
- Claimed conditions
- essential tremors, left hand
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 27, 2025
- Citation
- A25092639
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