The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, sarcoidosis of the lung, scleroderma, an inoperable lymph node on the right side of the face, right hand swelling, and swelling of the legs and thighs. The claims are to be reviewed again with a focus on whether these conditions are related to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's service records confirm his service at Camp LeJeune, North Carolina, during his active duty in the U.S. Marine Corps from approximately January 1969 to December 1969. The diseases listed under 38 C.F.R. § 3.309(f) are presumed associated with exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.
- Claimed conditions
- non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, sarcoidosis of the lung, scleroderma, an inoperable lymph node on the right side of the face, right hand swelling, swelling of the legs and thighs
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Camp Lejeune water
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 4, 2024
- Citation
- 24033818
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What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
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