Granted
The Board granted service connection for the cause of death, lung cancer, and small cell carcinoma behind the eyes due to toxic exposure during service at Camp Lejeune.
The deciding factor: The evidence was in approximate balance as to whether the Veteran's disabilities were a result of his toxic exposure during service, which substantially or materially contributed to his cause of death.
- Claimed conditions
- lung cancer, small cell carcinoma behind eyes
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Camp Lejeune water
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- October 8, 2025
- Citation
- A25086914
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