Veterans’ RightsAn independent resource for veterans
← All decisions
Granted

The veteran's service connection for chronic hepatitis B and cirrhosis of the liver, due to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, is granted.

The deciding factor: The evidence was in approximate balance, so the benefit of the doubt was given to the veteran.

Claimed conditions
chronic hepatitis B, cirrhosis of the liver
How they argued it
Direct service connection
Exposure basis
Camp Lejeune water
Rating assigned
None in this decision
Decision date
January 24, 2025
Citation
25001017

Want to see how appeals like this one tend to go? Appeals like mine

We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.

This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.