The Board remands the claims for service connection for sigmoid cancer and cause of death due to insufficient evidence linking the Veteran's condition to his military service, specifically exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.
The deciding factor: Insufficient evidence was provided to establish a nexus between the Veteran's sigmoid cancer and his military service, including exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. A remand is necessary for further medical evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- sigmoid cancer, cause of death
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Camp Lejeune water
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 28, 2025
- Citation
- A25047469
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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