GrantedPACT Act
The Board granted service connection for astrocytoma, WHO grade 3, due to exposure to burn pits in Haiti.
The deciding factor: The evidence supports a direct link between the Veteran's astrocytoma and his exposure to burn pits during his deployment in Haiti, as supported by medical opinions and lay statements.
- Claimed conditions
- astrocytoma, WHO grade 3
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 3, 2025
- Citation
- A25104057
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