The Board granted service connection for a left knee, right knee, left ankle, right ankle, back, and tinnitus disabilities. Service connection was also granted for prostate cancer and vocal cord cancer due to exposure to jet fuel, fumes, and smoke. An acquired psychiatric disorder was granted as secondary to the Veteran's orthopedic conditions.

The deciding factor: The evidence supports a finding that the Veteran's bilateral knee, ankle, back, tinnitus, prostate, and vocal cord cancers were caused by in-service events or exposures, while his acquired psychiatric disorder is secondary to his service-connected disabilities. The lack of current diagnosis for impetigo and skin condition inside the nose led to their denial.

Claimed conditions

left knee disability, right knee disability, left ankle disability, right ankle disability, back disability, tinnitus, prostate cancer, vocal cord cancer, acquired psychiatric disorder

How they argued it

Not specified

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

February 28, 2025

Citation

A25018743

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