The Board denied service connection for a prostate disorder, diagnosed as BPH, and a skin disorder of the left hand, finding no evidence that these conditions were related to the Veteran's military service.
The deciding factor: The VA examiners found that the Veteran's prostate disorder (BPH) and skin condition of the left hand were less likely than not caused by or related to his active duty service, including exposure to herbicide agents. The Board also considered the Veteran's lay statements but found them insufficient to establish a direct link between his conditions and military service.
- Claimed conditions
- prostate disorder (BPH), skin disorder of the left hand
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 6, 2025
- Citation
- 25003234
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