Denied
The Board denied service connection for a gastrointestinal disorder diagnosed as diverticulosis, finding that the condition did not have its clinical onset during active service and is not related to in-service exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.
The deciding factor: The March 2023 and August 2023 VA examiner opinions concluded that the Veteran's diverticulosis was less likely than not caused by in-service toxic exposures, as it is a structural gastrointestinal disorder with a clear etiology related to diet and increased intraluminal pressure.
- Claimed conditions
- diverticulosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Camp Lejeune water
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 20, 2025
- Citation
- A25015519
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