The Veteran's current hepatic steatosis (fatty liver) disease is etiologically related to his active service at Camp Lejeune. The Board finds that the evidence of record is in equipoise and resolves all reasonable doubt in favor of the claim, granting service connection for hepatic steatosis.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's current hepatic steatosis was caused by contaminated water exposure at Camp Lejeune, as supported by a VA examiner's opinion based on the evidence including his service records and post-service treatment records.
- Claimed conditions
- hepatic steatosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Camp Lejeune water
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 17, 2023
- Citation
- 23056346
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What this means for you
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- Whole decision: Partly granted
The Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea and hepatic steatosis have been denied. The claim for rheumatoid arthritis is being remanded.,Service connection has not been established for the claimed conditions.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's hypertension, erectile dysfunction, sleep apnea, and migraines were all denied increased ratings.,Service connection for hepatic steatosis was granted.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatic steatosis, including as due to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, finding that there was no evidence linking his condition to his military service or presumed exposure.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's claim for a higher initial rating of 10 percent for his left index finger scar is granted. The appeal to grant service connection for hepatic steatosis is dismissed as the Veteran did not file a written statement of disagreement within the required timeframe.
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