The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatic steatosis, including as due to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, finding that there was no evidence linking his condition to his military service or presumed exposure.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner concluded that the Veteran's hepatic steatosis is less likely caused by or a result of his exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune due to lack of data supporting this claim and other risk factors for fatty liver disease.
- Claimed conditions
- hepatic steatosis
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Camp Lejeune water
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 27, 2026
- Citation
- A26017909
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