Partly grantedPACT Act
The Veteran was granted service connection for chronic sinusitis and headaches, effective April 5, 2021, but denied earlier effective dates for his right hip disabilities.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence showing participation in a toxic exposure risk activity (TERA) due to Camp Lejeune exposure, which is covered under the PACT Act.
- Claimed conditions
- right hip strain, osteoarthritis (limitation of extension), right hip strain, osteoarthritis (limitation of flexion), right hip strain, osteoarthritis (impairment of the thigh), chronic sinusitis, headaches, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Camp Lejeune water
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- November 28, 2025
- Citation
- A25102601
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