The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including chronic kidney disease, gastrointestinal disability, type II diabetes mellitus, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, left knee disability, right knee disability, vertigo, and hypothyroidism, all presumed to be related to exposure at Camp Lejeune. The claims were remanded for additional development.
The deciding factor: The medical opinions indicated that the Veteran's conditions are more likely due to natural aging or other causes rather than service connection.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic kidney disease, gastrointestinal disability, type II diabetes mellitus, hypertension, hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol), left knee disability, right knee disability, vertigo, hypothyroidism
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Camp Lejeune water
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 20, 2021
- Citation
- 21023360
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