The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a lumbar spine disorder, chronic idiopathic demyelinating neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, and major depressive disorder, all related to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The evidence does not support direct or presumptive service connection.
The deciding factor: The Board found no medical evidence linking the Veteran's conditions to his active duty service, including exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar spine disorder, chronic idiopathic demyelinating neuropathy of the bilateral upper and bilateral lower extremities, major depressive disorder
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Camp Lejeune water
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 15, 2022
- Citation
- 22069236
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