The Veteran's claims for service connection for coronary artery disease and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, hypertension, prostate cancer, and left ankle disability are granted. The claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for bilateral hearing loss is denied.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence supports the Veteran's assertions that his current heart, prostate, and hypertensive disabilities are related to service exposure to PFAS-containing firefighting foams and jet fuels, while the left ankle disability is attributed to a documented service injury sustained during basic training. The Board finds these claims in approximate balance.
- Claimed conditions
- coronary artery disease, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, hypertension, prostate cancer, left ankle disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- February 12, 2026
- Citation
- A26013339
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What this means for you
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including VA examinations.
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