Denied
The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, benign prostatic hyperplasia, erectile dysfunction, and lower back strain as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred in or caused by active service.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner's opinion found that the Veteran's current conditions were less likely than not related to his military service, including exposure to burn pits.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic fatigue syndrome, benign prostatic hyperplasia, erectile dysfunction, lower back strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 30, 2025
- Citation
- A25111217
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