The Board granted service connection for polycystic kidney disease and renal toxicity, finding that the Veteran's exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune was related to his current disabilities.
The deciding factor: The evidence weighed in favor of a finding that the Veteran's polycystic kidney disease and renal toxicity are related to his active service as a result of exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, despite conflicting opinions from medical professionals.
- 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
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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