Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for hepatic steatosis and esophageal varices to obtain a medical opinion from an examiner well-versed in Camp Lejeune contaminated water matters.
The deciding factor: The previous VA opinions were found inadequate due to lack of substantial compliance with prior remand directives, and the need for a hepatologist or expert familiar with Camp Lejeune contamination.
- Claimed conditions
- hepatic steatosis, esophageal varices
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Camp Lejeune water
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 2, 2025
- Citation
- 25012352
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