Partly granted

The Board granted service connection for lung cancer and cause of death, but remanded the claim for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

The deciding factor: The evidence was in approximate balance regarding the Veteran's lung cancer, leading to a grant based on the benefit-of-the-doubt doctrine. The COPD claim was remanded due to insufficient evidence.

Claimed conditions: lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
How they argued it: Presumptive (no nexus needed)
Exposure basis: Camp Lejeune water
Rating assigned: None in this decision
Decision date: December 9, 2025
Citation: A25106023

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