The Veteran's service connection for prostate cancer was granted with an effective date of August 10, 2022, based on the PACT Act. The rating assigned is 40 percent.
The deciding factor: Service connection was granted based on the presumptive provisions of the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act (PACT Act).
- Claimed conditions
- neoplasms of the male reproductive system including prostate cancer, bladder outlet obstruction
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- February 25, 2026
- Citation
- A26017244
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