The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a liver disorder related to his military service and denied his claim for service connection. The issue of entitlement to an initial compensable rating for folliculitis is addressed in the REMAND portion of this decision.
The deciding factor: There was no evidence showing a chronic liver disorder during or after service, and the Veteran's current liver disorder is more likely related to metabolic syndrome rather than exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.
- Claimed conditions
- Low Back Disorder, Liver Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 8, 2014
- Citation
- 1430526
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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