The Board denied service connection for a heart disorder, diabetes mellitus type 2, and pancreatic cancer as they were not incurred in or caused by the Veteran's active military service.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a finding of in-service exposure to herbicides or contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, and there was no medical evidence linking the conditions to service.
- Claimed conditions
- heart disorder, diabetes mellitus type 2 (diabetes), pancreatic cancer
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 9, 2025
- Citation
- A25033028
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