Denied
The Board denied service connection for enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia) as the evidence did not support a nexus between the condition and the Veteran's service, including any burn pit exposure.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner's opinion that benign prostatic hyperplasia is more likely due to aging and lifelong exposure to androgens, particularly testosterone, outweighed the Veteran's lay statements.
- Claimed conditions
- enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 29, 2025
- Citation
- A25110721
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