Denied
The Board denied service connection for a prostate condition, GERD, PTSD, erectile dysfunction, arthritis (trigger finger), and an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran's claimed conditions began during or were related to his active military service.
- Claimed conditions
- prostate condition (benign prostatic hyperplasia with prostate lesions), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), mental health condition (PTSD), erectile dysfunction, arthritis (trigger finger), tinnitus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 30, 2025
- Citation
- A25111046
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