The veteran's claims for service connection for cervical spine degenerative disc disease and essential tremors were granted. The claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for additional disability resulting from nasal surgeries was denied. The claim for service connection for a gastrointestinal disability was remanded.

The deciding factor: The Board found that the veteran's lay testimony was sufficient to establish a diagnosis of essential tremors and that the evidence was at least evenly balanced as to whether the veteran's essential tremors had their onset in service.

Claimed conditions

cervical spine degenerative disc disease, essential tremors, gastrointestinal disability, to include severe irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and diverticulitis

How they argued it

Not specified

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 2, 2025

Citation

A25000283

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