The Veteran's claim for service connection for inguinal lymphadenopathy was denied, and the bradycardia claim (residuals of lightning strike) was granted. The compensable rating for trauma to the coccygeal region remains denied.,New evidence submitted related to the bradycardia disability, which is now service-connected as secondary to a pre-existing psychiatric condition.
The deciding factor: The inguinal lymphadenopathy claim was denied due to lack of nexus between current disability and service. The bradycardia claim was granted because it is related to the Veteran's service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).,The compensable rating for trauma, coccygeal region remains denied as there are no manifestations indicating removal of the coccyx.
- Claimed conditions
- inguinal lymphadenopathy, bradycardia
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 27, 2023
- Citation
- 23024393
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What this means for you
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- Granted
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- Denied
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for cognitive decline, essential tremor, and bradycardia due to potential service connection based on exposure to Camp Lejeune contaminated water. Additional medical opinions are needed to address direct service connection and secondary service connection.
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