Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for PTSD and a kidney condition, to include kidney cancer. The remaining conditions were remanded due to the need for additional evidence.
The deciding factor: PTSD was related to an in-service traumatic stressor event, and kidney cancer is presumed to be caused by exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Kidney condition, to include kidney cancer, Obstructive sleep apnea (sleep apnea), Respiratory condition, to include difficulty breathing, Back condition, to include degenerative arthritis, Left ankle condition, Bilateral sensorineural hearing loss
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Camp Lejeune water
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 27, 2025
- Citation
- A25092619
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