The Veteran's appeal for an increased evaluation of a fracture of the left fifth metatarsal and tarsal navicular bone was dismissed as he withdrew his appeal.,New and material evidence has been submitted to reopen claims for service connection for hypertension and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, both linked to exposure at Camp Lejeune. Service connection is granted for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
The deciding factor: The Veteran withdrew his appeal for the increased evaluation of a fracture of the left fifth metatarsal.,New and material evidence was submitted that included private treatment records, lay statements, medical literature, VA examinations, and hearing testimony. This evidence related to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claims.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma"}, {"condition_name":"Heart Disorder"}, {"condition_name":"Hypertension"}
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Camp Lejeune water
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 7, 2019
- Citation
- 19101242
What this means for you
A dismissal means the Board did not decide the issue on its merits — usually because it was withdrawn or had become moot. It says more about procedure than about whether a claim like this can win.
What you can do next
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