GrantedPACT Act
The Board granted service connection for melanoma under the PACT Act, presumptively linking it to the Veteran's exposure to burn pits during his deployment in Saudi Arabia.
The deciding factor: The Veteran is presumed to have been exposed to BPOTs based on his active service in Saudi Arabia and his melanoma is presumptively linked to his in-service exposures.
- Claimed conditions
- melanoma
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 26, 2025
- Citation
- A25102545
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