Denied
The Board denied service connection for the Veteran's cause of death, ischemic cardiomyopathy due to coronary artery disease, as it was not etiologically related to his military service.
The deciding factor: The VA medical opinions concluded that the Veteran's causes of death were less likely than not caused by his exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune or asbestos. There is no persuasive evidence linking these conditions to his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- Ischemic cardiomyopathy due to coronary artery disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Camp Lejeune water
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 28, 2025
- Citation
- A25093118
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