The Board denied service connection for hypertension, hypothyroidism, bladder cancer, and voiding dysfunction with urinary incontinence as the evidence did not support a finding of chronic disease during or shortly after service, nor was there any credible evidence linking these conditions to herbicide exposure or other in-service events.

The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension and hypothyroidism did not manifest in service and were not related to his military service due to lack of evidence showing chronicity during service or within one year, and no credible evidence linking them to herbicide exposure or other in-service events.

Claimed conditions

hypertension, hypothyroidism, bladder cancer, voiding dysfunction with urinary incontinence

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

December 9, 2025

Citation

A25106110

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