The Board denied service connection for hypertension (HTN) as there was no evidence of a chronic condition in service or within one year after separation, and the current condition is not related to active service.,Service connection for a back condition was also denied. The examiner found that the Veteran's back disability did not have its onset during service and was less likely caused by exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune (CWCL).,Barrett's esophagus was denied as there is no evidence of a chronic disease shown in service, nor any link to active service or exposure to CWCL.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's hypertension did not manifest during service and the current condition is not related to his service-connected Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (NHL).,There was no evidence of a chronic back disability in service, nor any link to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The examiner found that the Veteran's back condition did not have its onset during service.,Barrett's esophagus is not related to active duty service or exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.
- Claimed conditions
- Hypertension (HTN), Back Condition, Barrett's Esophagus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 30, 2024
- Citation
- 24018435
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