GrantedPACT Act
The Board granted service connection for residuals of relapsed refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML) due to exposure to toxic chemicals in the Persian Gulf and also granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death.
The deciding factor: The private medical opinions provided high probative value evidence that the Veteran's AML was likely related to environmental exposures during his military service, including burn pit exposure.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of relapsed refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML)
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- December 4, 2025
- Citation
- A25104780
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