The appeal for service connection for Crohn's disease is remanded for a VA examination to determine if the condition is related to active-duty service, including exposure to water contaminants at Camp Lejeune.
The deciding factor: A remand is necessary due to the need for a VA examination with an opinion on the etiology of the Veteran's Crohn's disease, considering his statements and evidence of record.
- Claimed conditions
- Crohn's disease
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- Camp Lejeune water
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 1, 2025
- Citation
- A25040252
What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
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