The Board has denied service connection for heart disorders, vascular problems, and psychiatric disorders other than PTSD due to a lack of evidence showing these conditions began during or are related to the Veteran's active duty service at Camp Lejeune.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's claims were not supported by sufficient evidence linking his current disabilities to his military service, particularly given inconsistencies in his statements regarding his claimed Vietnam service and exposure to herbicide agents.
- Claimed conditions
- Heart Disorder (IHD), Vascular Problems, Psychiatric Disorder other than PTSD
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- Camp Lejeune water
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 9, 2022
- Citation
- 22067861
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
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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