The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for enlarged lymph nodes and TDIU due to his service-connected vertigo. The evidence did not support a finding that the enlarged lymph nodes were related to service, including exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.
The deciding factor: The VA examiners found no causal relationship between the Veteran's enlarged lymph nodes and his service or any other aspect of his claim.
- Claimed conditions
- enlarged lymph nodes
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Camp Lejeune water
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 9, 2021
- Citation
- 21068077
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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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