The Veteran's GERD and esophageal cancer are etiologically related to service, while his sinus disorder, headaches, and low back disorder do not have a direct link to service. The Board has granted the claims for GERD and esophageal cancer.
The deciding factor: Medical opinions provided by VA and private physicians support that the Veteran's current diagnoses of GERD and esophageal cancer are related to his in-service exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, as well as symptoms he demonstrated during active duty service. The Board has found a nexus between these conditions and service.
- Claimed conditions
- sinusitis, nasal blockage, deviated septum
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 5, 2018
- Citation
- 1800725
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