GrantedPACT Act
The Board granted an earlier effective date of August 10, 2022, for service connection for allergic rhinitis based on the PACT Act.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the Veteran's claim being filed within one year of the effective date of the PACT Act, which established a presumption of service connection for allergic rhinitis due to burn pit exposure.
- Claimed conditions
- allergic rhinitis
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 6, 2025
- Citation
- A25020966
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