The Board denied service connection for ADHD, finding no evidence of a disability resulting from toxic exposure, including under the PACT Act.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a current disability related to burn pit exposure or other toxic exposures during active duty service.
- Claimed conditions
- ADHD
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 20, 2025
- Citation
- A25025898
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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- Dismissed
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Granted
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