The Board remands the claims for service connection for coronary artery disease and diabetes mellitus type II to obtain a VA examination and opinion regarding their etiology, considering in-service exposure to organic solvents at Camp Lejeune.
The deciding factor: A remand is necessary due to the need for a VA examination to determine if there is a nexus between the Veteran's disabilities and his service, including exposure to organic solvents at Camp Lejeune.
- Claimed conditions
- coronary artery disease (CAD), diabetes mellitus type II (diabetes)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Camp Lejeune water
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 24, 2024
- Citation
- A24068668
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.
What you can do next
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