The Board remands the claims for service connection for a neurological condition, diagnosed as ataxic gait, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) due to toxic exposure during service at Camp Lejeune.
The deciding factor: The Board finds that an adequate medical opinion has not been provided regarding the relationship between the Veteran's claimed conditions and his in-service toxic exposure.
- Claimed conditions
- neurological condition, diagnosed as ataxic gait, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) (claimed as stomach condition and GERD)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- Camp Lejeune water
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 13, 2025
- Citation
- A25042965
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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