The Board denied service connection for lupus erythematosus related diseases and tumid lupus erythematosus, finding that the Veteran's conditions were not present during or within one year after his active service and are not otherwise etiologically related to such service.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not establish a link between the Veteran's diagnosed conditions and exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, nor was there sufficient evidence of a nexus to his active service.
- Claimed conditions
- lupus erythematosus related diseases, tumid lupus erythematosus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 18, 2022
- Citation
- 22041017
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- Granted
The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for lupus erythematosus related diseases, finding that his disability is directly related to his exposure to contaminants at Camp Lejeune during active service.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's skin condition characterized as tumid lupus erythematosus began during his active duty service and granted service connection for this condition.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's tumid lupus erythematosus is being remanded for a VA examination to determine if it is related to his exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The examiner must consider the presumed service connection based on contamination.
- Denied
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