Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the service connection claim for colon cancer to obtain a medical opinion on its etiology, particularly regarding exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.
The deciding factor: VA failed to provide a medical opinion addressing whether the Veteran's colon cancer is related to his exposure to contaminated water while stationed at Camp Lejeune, as required by McLendon v. Nicholson.
- Claimed conditions
- colon cancer
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Camp Lejeune water
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 18, 2025
- Citation
- A25109413
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