The Board denied service connection for brain tumor, finding no evidence linking the condition to in-service exposure or other incidents of service.
The deciding factor: The June 2023 VA examiner opined that it is less likely than not that the Veteran's diagnosed brain tumor is related to presumed in-service exposure to contaminated water during service at Camp Lejeune, citing a lack of evidence linking brain tumors to contaminated water from Camp Lejeune and noting no ionizing radiation was present.
- Claimed conditions
- brain tumor
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Camp Lejeune water
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 27, 2025
- Citation
- A25028668
What this means for you
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