GrantedPACT Act
The Board granted an effective date of August 10, 2022, for the award of service connection for irritable bowel syndrome and chronic sinusitis associated with toxic exposure.
The deciding factor: An effective date was granted based on the Veteran's claim being received within one year of the enactment of the PACT Act, which allows for retroactive benefits under certain conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Chronic Sinusitis
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 19, 2025
- Citation
- A25100563
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