The Veteran's claim for service connection for subcutaneous soft tissue masses of the left upper arm, suprapubic area, and right foot (claimed as cysts due to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune) has been denied. The Board found that there is no evidence linking these conditions to his active duty service or to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.
The deciding factor: The medical opinions were clear in stating that the Veteran's subcutaneous soft tissue masses are not related to his active duty service, including exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.
- Claimed conditions
- subcutaneous soft tissue masses of the left upper arm, suprapubic area, right foot
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Camp Lejeune water
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 7, 2018
- Citation
- 18109282
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