Partly grantedPACT Act
The Board granted service connection for acute sinusitis under the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxins Act of 2022, but denied an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for allergic rhinitis.
The deciding factor: Service connection was granted on a presumptive basis due to the Veteran's participation in a toxic exposure risk activity during her service in Southwest Asia. No evidence supported the presence of nasal polyps necessary for a higher rating for allergic rhinitis.
- Claimed conditions
- acute sinusitis, allergic rhinitis (claimed as nose condition and allergies)
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Gulf War
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- November 20, 2025
- Citation
- A25101199
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