The Board denied service connection for all claimed conditions, including hypertension, hypothyroidism, loss of vision in the left eye, prostate cancer, and metastatic bone cancer. The decision was based on a lack of evidence linking these conditions to military service.

The deciding factor: The VA medical opinions concluded that the Veteran's conditions were less likely than not caused by toxic exposure risk activities during service.

Claimed conditions

hypertension, hypothyroidism, loss of vision in the left eye, prostate cancer, metastatic bone cancer

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

Burn pits / airborne hazards

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 7, 2025

Citation

A25001178

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