Partly granted
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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