GrantedPACT Act
The Board granted service connection for adenocarcinoma of the lung, ischemic cardiomyopathy, and hypertension based on herbicide exposure in the demilitarized zone (DMZ) under the PACT Act. The claim for thyroid cancer was denied.
The deciding factor: Service connection is granted due to presumptive exposure to herbicides in the DMZ as per the PACT Act, while thyroid cancer is not supported by evidence of a current disability.
- Claimed conditions
- adenocarcinoma of the lung with a history of pneumonia and pneumonitis, ischemic cardiomyopathy s/p personal history MI/CAD and coronary stents, hypertension
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 10, 2025
- Citation
- A25106409
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