GrantedPACT Act
The Board granted earlier effective dates for service connection and related benefits, including prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction, special monthly compensation, and DEA benefits, all effective May 10, 2022.
The deciding factor: The evidence of record supports the Veteran's claims based on continuous pursuit and direct or secondary service connection theories, particularly regarding exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of prostate cancer, status post radical prostatectomy, Erectile dysfunction, Loss of use of a creative organ
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Camp Lejeune water
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 11, 2025
- Citation
- A25022104
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