The Board denied service connection for MSA based on exposure to Benzene at Camp Lejeune and Persian Gulf War service, finding that the evidence does not support a link between these exposures and the Veteran's condition. The need for SMC based on aid and attendance was also denied as it is due to non-service connected progression of MSA.,The Veteran has been diagnosed with MSA since 2008, but there is no direct service connection found. Exposure to Benzene at Camp Lejeune during his active duty from June 1978 to January 1979 was considered, but the evidence did not support a causal link.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence does not establish a nexus between the Veteran's MSA and his military service or exposure to Benzene at Camp Lejeune.
- Claimed conditions
- Multiple System Atrophy (MSA)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Camp Lejeune water
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 9, 2018
- Citation
- 1801482
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