Granted
The Veteran's death from gastric cancer and renal failure was service-connected due to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the November 2024 opinion from Dr. J.G. had higher probative value, supported by medical literature submitted by the appellant.
- Claimed conditions
- gastric cancer, renal failure
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Camp Lejeune water
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 29, 2025
- Citation
- A25008011
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