Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for microcytic anemia, hypertension, and a lumbosacral strain due to errors in the AOJ's duty to assist.
The deciding factor: The PACT Act requires VA to obtain a TERA examination and medical opinion when a veteran submits evidence of a disability and participation in a toxic exposure risk activity (TERA).
- Claimed conditions
- hypertension, microcytic anemia, lumbosacral strain
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- Camp Lejeune water
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 4, 2025
- Citation
- A25019353
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