GrantedPACT Act
The Board granted service connection for chronic myelogenous leukemia based on the Veteran's presumed exposure to fine particulate matter during his service in Southwest Asia.
The deciding factor: Service connection is warranted under 38 C.F.R. § 3.320b as chronic myelogenous leukemia is a presumptive condition associated with such exposure.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic myelogenous leukemia
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 21, 2025
- Citation
- A25101599
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