The Board granted service connection for bladder cancer status post cancerous polypectomy with an earlier effective date of January 30, 2017, and granted initial ratings for left and right lower extremity restless leg syndrome at 20 percent. PTSD was granted increased ratings to 50 percent from February 21, 2017 to July 20, 2023, and to 70 percent from July 20, 2023. The claim for service connection for benign colon polyps was denied.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not establish a causal relationship between the Veteran's benign colon polyps and his service at Camp Lejeune, despite exposure to contaminated water during that time period.

Claimed conditions

benign colon polyps, bladder cancer status post cancerous polypectomy, left lower extremity restless leg syndrome, right lower extremity restless leg syndrome, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), coronary artery disease (CAD)

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

Camp Lejeune water

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

November 5, 2025

Citation

25013712

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