The Board has determined that the Veteran's end-stage renal disease and neoplasm of the kidney are service-connected due to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The Veteran is also granted special monthly compensation for aid and attendance.
The deciding factor: The evidence supports a finding that the Veteran's renal disease was caused by exposure to contaminated water during his active duty service at Camp Lejeune, leading to service connection.
- Claimed conditions
- end-stage renal disease, neoplasm of the kidney
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- Camp Lejeune water
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 29, 2016
- Citation
- 1612686
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