Partly grantedPACT Act
The Board granted service connection for chronic bronchitis and gastroenteritis, while remanding the other claims.
The deciding factor: The evidence supports a direct and presumptive basis for chronic bronchitis and gastroenteritis due to in-service toxic exposure. Other claims were remanded for further development.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic bronchitis, gastroenteritis
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- November 4, 2025
- Citation
- A25095847
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