Partly granted
The Board granted initial ratings of 70 percent for right hand essential tremors, 60 percent for left hand essential tremors, and 30 percent for asbestosis with pulmonary nodule. It denied a rating higher than 30 percent for asbestosis, a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss, and remanded issues related to atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease, and increased ratings.
The deciding factor: The severity of the Veteran's tremors and asbestosis was considered in granting the initial ratings but denying higher ratings. The Board also granted SMC based on the need for aid and attendance due to service-connected disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- right hand (major) essential tremors, left hand (minor) essential tremors, asbestosis with pulmonary nodule, bilateral hearing loss, atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease (CAD), service connection for atrial fibrillation, service connection for coronary artery disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 23, 2025
- Citation
- A25091971
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