The Veteran's polycystic kidney disease and renal toxicity are related to his exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, which is presumed for veterans who served there. The Board found the evidence persuasive in favor of a finding that these conditions were caused by this exposure.
The deciding factor: The evidence supported the conclusion that the Veteran's polycystic kidney disease and renal toxicity were related to his service due to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, including private medical opinions and geneticist reviews.
- Claimed conditions
- polycystic kidney disease, renal toxicity
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Camp Lejeune water
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 4, 2023
- Citation
- 23000286
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