The Veteran's claim for a gastric polyp with mild antral gastritis and duodenitis, previously addressed as a stomach condition, was reopened due to new evidence. However, the claim remains denied because there is no evidence of a connection between his current condition and service or exposure at Camp Lejeune.,The Veteran's esophagitis claim was also denied as there is no evidence that it began during active service or is related to exposure at Camp Lejeune.
The deciding factor: There is no medical evidence showing a connection between the Veteran’s current gastric polyp, mild antral gastritis, and duodenitis with his time in service or exposure at Camp Lejeune. The condition was not shown during service and there is insufficient evidence to support a finding of continuity of symptomatology.,The esophagitis claim also fails because the Veteran did not have any gastrointestinal issues noted during service and there is no medical evidence linking his current condition to his time in service or exposure at Camp Lejeune.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Gastric Polyp with Mild Antral Gastritis and Duodenitis","claimed_as":"duodenum, fundic polyp, and stomach problems"}, {"condition_name":"Esophagitis","claimed_as":"distal and proximal esophagus as a result of contaminated water exposure at Camp Lejeune"}
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 20, 2019
- Citation
- 19148099
What this means for you
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What you can do next
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