The Board has determined that additional medical opinions are needed to address the Veteran's claims for benign prostatic hypertrophy and tremors, both of which he contends are related to his service at Camp Lejeune. The remand will allow for these opinions to be obtained.
The deciding factor: The Board finds that the current medical opinions do not adequately address the issues raised by the Veteran regarding his exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune and the relationship of his conditions to his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- benign prostatic hypertrophy, tremors
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Camp Lejeune water
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 8, 2022
- Citation
- 22039099
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
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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- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for tremors is granted, and the appeal regarding service connection for brain disease due to trauma (traumatic brain injury) is dismissed.
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