The Veteran's skin disorder is not eligible for presumptive service connection based on Camp Lejeune exposure, and there is no medical evidence supporting a link to military service or contaminated water exposure. The Veteran's psychiatric disability has been rated at 50% since October 25, 2013, and at 70% since February 28, 2017.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found no evidence linking the Veteran’s skin disorder to Camp Lejeune exposure or service, and concluded that the current diagnosis of generalized xerosis with very mild ichthyosis is more likely due to a familial tendency rather than exposure to contaminated water.
- Claimed conditions
- Skin Disorder
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- Camp Lejeune water
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 30, 2018
- Citation
- 18122215
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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