The Veteran's oral cancer and resulting fibular reconstruction are granted as related to exposure at Camp Lejeune. Service connection for ED is also granted as secondary to hypertension.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found the Veteran's oral cancer was more likely than not related to his in-service toxic exposure, specifically exposure at Camp Lejeune.
- Claimed conditions
- squamous cell carcinoma of mandible and oral cavity status post mandibular reconstruction with bone graft (oral cancer), fibular reconstruction and residuals due to cancer treatment secondary to oral cancer, erectile dysfunction (ED)
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Camp Lejeune water
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 5, 2026
- Citation
- A26011251
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