The Board granted service connection for lung disabilities, to include interstitial lung disease (ILD), rhinobronchitis, and bronchiectasis, based on the Veteran's in-service toxic exposure at Camp Lejeune.
The deciding factor: The February 2025 VA opinion found that the Veteran's lung disabilities were as likely as not related to his in-service toxic exposure to industrial solvents while stationed at Camp Lejeune.
- Claimed conditions
- Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD), Rhinobronchitis, Bronchiectasis
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Camp Lejeune water
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- May 7, 2025
- Citation
- 25006203
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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