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The claim of entitlement to service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), to include nausea and dizzy spells, claimed as due to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, is remanded.

January 30, 2026Citation Nr. 26001425Docket 14-35 420Ava.gov source

  • gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), to include nausea and dizzy spells, claimed as due to exposure to contaminated water at Camp LejeuneRemanded
  • foot skin disorder, claimed as jungle rot of the bilateral feetRemanded
  • respiratory disorder, claimed as emphysemaRemanded
  • respiratory disorder, claimed as asthmaRemanded
DecisionAnalysis

Board reasoning

The Board remanded all four claims to obtain federal prison medical records, updated VA treatment records, and to conduct additional exams and medical opinions. It emphasizes Stegall compliance and the need to obtain nexus opinions even if the veteran misses scheduled examinations, instructing examiners to consider in-service respiratory and foot complaints and possible Camp Lejeune exposure when linking current conditions to service.

Issues

  • gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), to include nausea and dizzy spells, claimed as due to exposure to contaminated water at Camp LejeuneRemanded
  • foot skin disorder, claimed as jungle rot of the bilateral feetRemanded
  • respiratory disorder, claimed as emphysemaRemanded
  • respiratory disorder, claimed as asthmaRemanded

Authorities

  • Stegall v. West, 11 Vet. App. 268cites duty to assist and remand rationale regarding failure to fulfill previous remand directives

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