The Veteran was awarded service connection for allergic rhinitis based on the PACT Act, but an earlier effective date prior to August 10, 2022, is not warranted.

The deciding factor: The claimant's eligibility for benefits under the PACT Act cannot be established before its enactment date of August 10, 2022.

Claimed conditions

allergic rhinitis, loss of taste, loss of smell, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), colon polyps, back disability, neck disability, right lower extremity neurological disability, left lower extremity neurological disability, elbow disability, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

How they argued it

Presumptive (no nexus needed)

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

December 29, 2025

Citation

A25110692

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