The Board has decided to remand two issues related to service connection for skin disorders affecting the feet and groin. The Veteran's military records show he was exposed to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, which may be relevant to his claims.
The deciding factor: The Board found that a VA examination is needed due to potential exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune during service.
- Claimed conditions
- skin disorder affecting the feet, skin disorder affecting the groin
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- Camp Lejeune water
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 30, 2024
- Citation
- A24041873
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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