The Veteran's application to reopen the claim of service connection for diabetes was granted, while other issues related to heart disorder, prostate cancer, and gallbladder removal were remanded.
The deciding factor: New and material evidence was found sufficient to reopen the claim for diabetes due to possible exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. Other issues required further development including obtaining additional evidence and medical opinions.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetes, Heart Disorder, Prostate Cancer
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- Camp Lejeune water
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 7, 2021
- Citation
- 21062337
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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