The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for left-hand numbness and muscle tremors, both claimed to be due to exposure to Camp Lejeune Contaminated Water (CLCW). The appeal is being returned to the RO for a new medical opinion.
The deciding factor: The previous VA opinions were inadequate as they did not provide rationale in support of their conclusions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's left-hand numbness and muscle tremors, which affect the upper extremities despite the Veteran's conceded CLCW exposure.
- Claimed conditions
- left-hand numbness, muscle tremors
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Camp Lejeune water
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 29, 2026
- Citation
- 26001185
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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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