Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's liver condition, which is related to exposure to contaminated water while stationed at Camp Lejeune.
The deciding factor: A remand is necessary due to the duty to assist error that occurred prior to the rating decision on appeal, specifically, the RO did not afford the Veteran a VA examination or obtain a medical opinion addressing the etiology of the liver condition.
- Claimed conditions
- Liver condition
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Camp Lejeune water
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 21, 2025
- Citation
- A25015774
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