Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for GERD, colon polyps, and diverticulosis due to a duty to assist error related to the Veteran's exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.
The deciding factor: Remand is necessary to obtain additional VA opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's claimed conditions in relation to his service and exposure to contaminants at Camp Lejeune.
- Claimed conditions
- gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), colon polyps, diverticulosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Camp Lejeune water
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 6, 2025
- Citation
- A25086021
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