The Veteran's claims for bipolar disorder, dry eye syndrome, and lung disability were denied. The Veteran's ulcer, Crohn's disease, diverticulosis (claimed as stomach pain), GERD, residuals of a cholecystectomy, and kidney stones were all remanded.,The Veteran was not granted service connection for any of the conditions he claimed.
The deciding factor: There is no clear objective evidence of a current disability at any point during the pendency of the claim for bipolar disorder. The preponderance of the evidence is against finding for bipolar disorder.,The Veteran's dry eye syndrome was not related to service, including presumed exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.,There is no clear objective evidence of a current disability at any point during the pendency of the claim for lung disability. The preponderance of the evidence is against finding for lung disability.,The Veteran's ulcer, Crohn's disease, diverticulosis (claimed as stomach pain), GERD, residuals of a cholecystectomy, and kidney stones were all remanded due to conflicting medical evidence and internal inconsistencies regarding the presence of current disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Bipolar Disorder, Dry Eye Syndrome, Lung Disability (Adhesions of the pleura or lung scar), Ulcer, Crohn's Disease, Diverticulosis (claimed as stomach pain), Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Residuals of a cholecystectomy, Kidney Stones
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 13, 2021
- Citation
- 21029418
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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