The Board has decided to remand the claim for service connection for neurobehavioral effects, which was previously denied due to incomplete records and lack of evidence linking contaminated water exposure at Camp Lejeune. The decision now requires additional development including obtaining missing service personnel and treatment records, as well as private medical records.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's STRs may be incomplete and that there is no indication in the claims file that attempts were made to obtain his Reserve service records or notify him of any futility. Additionally, it was noted that no duty-to-assist letter or request for clarification was sent before he passed away.
- Claimed conditions
- neurobehavioral effects
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- Camp Lejeune water
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 7, 2023
- Citation
- 23013742
This is a plain-language summary generated by AI from a public Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision. It can contain errors — always verify against the original. Read the original VA decision (opens in a new tab) using citation 23013742.
What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
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).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's neurobehavioral effects, including intellectual disability and mood disorders, are related to her military service exposure at Camp Lejeune. The Board has ordered a VA examination to determine if these conditions were aggravated by service.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal regarding service connection for various conditions has been dismissed due to their death.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for service connection for neurobehavioral effects and right knee strain, patellofemoral pain syndrome, meniscal tear, with arthritis have been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of all issues in the appeal.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for service connection for tremors and neurobehavioral effects, as well as gastrointestinal disability, is being remanded due to the need for additional development of his claims.
Free starter guide for your own claim
Reading this because you were denied or under-rated? Get the plain-English next steps — your appeal options, the deadline that protects you, and how appeals like yours turn out. One email, no spam.
We will only use this to send the guide. No spam, unsubscribe any time. We never sell your information.
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.