The Veteran's glioblastoma (cancer of the brain) is found to be related to his service exposure at Camp Lejeune, and thus service connection for this condition is granted.
The deciding factor: The Board found a nexus between the Veteran's glioblastoma and his in-service toxic exposures at Camp Lejeune, including exposure to contaminants in the water and jet fuel while serving as a pilot.
- Claimed conditions
- glioblastoma
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- Camp Lejeune water
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 27, 2023
- Citation
- A23033348
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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.
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
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- Granted
The Veteran's glioblastoma, which resulted in his death, is found to be at least as likely as not caused by in-service exposure to herbicide agents (Agent Orange). Service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death is granted.
- Denied
The Board has determined that the Veteran's glioblastoma is not related to service, including exposure to ionizing radiation. The evidence does not support a finding of service connection.
- Granted
The Veteran's glioblastoma, which was not service-connected, is found to be a principal cause of his death. The Board finds the evidence supports a connection between the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents and development of his glioblastoma.
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