The Board denied service connection for fatty liver, chronic kidney disease, and a gastrointestinal disorder due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's active service.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner opined that the Veteran's fatty liver and chronic kidney disease were less likely than not caused by or incurred in military service, considering his exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The gastrointestinal disability was diagnosed as GERD, which was also found not to be related to service.
- Claimed conditions
- fatty liver, chronic kidney disease, gastrointestinal disorder (GERD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Camp Lejeune water
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 6, 2025
- Citation
- A25011111
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