Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the Veteran's claim for service connection for breast cancer to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error related to toxic exposures during service.
The deciding factor: Remand is necessary due to an error in the duty to assist, specifically regarding conceded exposure to PFAS and oil-based paint during service.
- Claimed conditions
- breast cancer
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Camp Lejeune water
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 22, 2025
- Citation
- A25091182
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