The Veteran's claims for service connection for scleroderma, Raynaud's syndrome, interstitial lung disease (ILD), and calcified thyroid disability with tracheal displacement have all been granted. The conditions are presumed to be related to exposure at Camp Lejeune.
The deciding factor: The evidence supports that the Veteran was exposed to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune during service, which is presumed to cause these conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- scleroderma, Raynaud's syndrome, interstitial lung disease (ILD), calcified thyroid disability with tracheal displacement
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Camp Lejeune water
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 22, 2024
- Citation
- 24008956
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What this means for you
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