The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a neurobehavioral condition, finding that his symptoms began many years after active duty and were not caused by exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found no evidence of Parkinson’s disease in the Veteran's STRs and concluded that his current neurobehavioral symptoms are less likely than not related to his military service, including presumed exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.
- Claimed conditions
- neurobehavioral condition, myoclonus, essential tremors, mild cognitive impairment
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Camp Lejeune water
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 9, 2021
- Citation
- 21007219
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to potential exposure to hazardous materials and Agent Orange during military service. The Veteran's Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record (ILER) needs to be obtained, and further development is needed concerning his alleged exposure to hazardous air contaminants at Hill Air Force Base, Agent Orange on C-123 Aircraft, dioxins at Kadena Air Base, and chemicals in the drinking water at Ellsworth Air Force Base.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for myoclonus and a lower back disability due to the failure to obtain an adequate VA examination that addresses whether these conditions are related to his active service.
- Dismissed
The Board has dismissed the appeals for all claims of service connection, including those for bilateral flat feet, thoracolumbar spine degenerative arthritis, cervical spine degenerative arthritis, right CTS, left CTS, essential tremors, right ankle arthritis, right shoulder arthritis, and left knee arthritis. The appeal of sleep apnea was granted in a July 2024 rating decision.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's essential tremors are related to service, specifically his time at Camp Lejeune. The decision grants service connection for this condition.
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