The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for high blood pressure, removal of uterus and left ovary (bleeding cysts and hot flashes), lower back pain, and body aches to include as due to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.,The Board also remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for constipation to include as due to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support a finding that the Veteran's conditions are related to her exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The VA examiners provided opinions stating that the Veteran's personal risk factors outweighed any environmental risks from exposure to contaminated water.,A VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran's constipation is due to her service.
- Claimed conditions
- high blood pressure, removal of uterus and left ovary (bleeding cysts and hot flashes), lower back pain, body aches (including joint pains in both arms and left knee)
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Camp Lejeune water
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 17, 2021
- Citation
- 21030009
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What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
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