Remanded (sent back)PACT Act
The Board remanded all claims for service connection due to inadequate medical opinions and examination reports.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the VA's reliance on inadequate examinations and opinions constituted a duty-to-assist error.
- Claimed conditions
- diverticulosis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), peptic ulcer, low back disability, left knee disability, right knee disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Camp Lejeune water
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 8, 2025
- Citation
- A25002147
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