The Board granted service connection for Coombs negative hemolytic anemia, finding that the evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether it is related to the Veteran's exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune during his active service.
The deciding factor: The May 2018 private medical opinion provided by the Veteran's treating physician, who noted a possible relationship between the Veteran's diagnosed Coombs negative hemolytic anemia and his exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, was afforded greater probative value. The Board resolved all reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.
- Claimed conditions
- Coombs negative hemolytic anemia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Camp Lejeune water
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- January 3, 2024
- Citation
- 24000280
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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