The Board granted service connection for neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, hypertension, aortic aneurysm and aortic regurgitation as secondary to hypertension, and prostate cancer with associated erectile dysfunction. The claims for diabetes mellitus, type II, obstructive sleep apnea, an immune disorder, and a liver disability were remanded.

The deciding factor: The Board granted service connection based on the Veteran's in-service exposure to contaminants at Camp Pendleton, California, as supported by medical evidence and VA TERA Memorandum.

Claimed conditions

Neuropathy of the left upper extremity, Neuropathy of the right upper extremity, Neuropathy of the left lower extremity, Neuropathy of the right lower extremity, Hypertension, Aortic aneurysm and aortic regurgitation (secondary to hypertension), Prostate cancer with associated erectile dysfunction

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

Camp Lejeune water

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

March 10, 2025

Citation

A25021845

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