The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for systemic lupus erythematosis, scleroderma, and discoid lupus erythematosus due to lack of evidence of an in-service incident or a nexus. The claim was reopened based on new evidence submitted after the May 2006 rating decision.
The deciding factor: The Board found that there is no evidence of an in-service injury or disease, and the Veteran's conditions did not manifest within one year of separation from service.
- Claimed conditions
- systemic lupus erythematosis, scleroderma, discoid lupus erythematosus
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Camp Lejeune water
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 20, 2019
- Citation
- 19187949
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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