GrantedPACT Act
The Board granted service connection for hidradenitis suppurativa and hypertension, resolving all doubt in the Veteran's favor.
The deciding factor: The evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether the Veteran's skin disability and hypertension are related to his service, including his presumed exposure to burn pits during his deployment in Southwest Asia.
- Claimed conditions
- hidradenitis suppurativa (skin disability), hypertension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- November 18, 2025
- Citation
- A25100246
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