The Veteran's Hepatitis C, gastroesophageal reflux disorder, and kidney stones are granted as service-connected due to exposure at Camp Lejeune. The claims for service connection have been reopened and the evidence is in approximate balance regarding whether these conditions are related to contaminated water exposure.
The deciding factor: The medical opinions provided by both a private provider and VA examiner support the Veteran's contention that his Hepatitis C, gastroesophageal reflux disorder, and kidney stones are due to exposure at Camp Lejeune. The evidence is in approximate balance regarding this theory of service connection.
- Claimed conditions
- Hepatitis C (Hep C), Gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD), Nephrolithiasis (kidney stones)
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Camp Lejeune water
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 20, 2024
- Citation
- 24034540
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