Granted
The Board granted service connection for autoimmune hepatitis and prostate cancer based on new evidence showing a relationship to toxic exposure during service.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's autoimmune hepatitis and prostate cancer were related to exposure to aqueous film forming foam (AFFF) during service, as opined by a private physician with relevant expertise.
- Claimed conditions
- autoimmune hepatitis, prostate cancer
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 5, 2025
- Citation
- A25010791
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