Remanded (sent back)PACT Act
The Board remands the claim for service connection of acid reflux to obtain a VA examination and ensure the record is complete, including any additional pertinent treatment records.
The deciding factor: A VA medical opinion is warranted under 38 U.S.C. § 1168(a) due to the Veteran's presumed participation in a toxic exposure risk activity at Camp Lejeune during service.
- Claimed conditions
- acid reflux
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Camp Lejeune water
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 15, 2025
- Citation
- 25012861
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