Remanded (sent back)PACT Act
The Board remanded all issues to correct errors in the duty to assist and to provide proper notice of the right to a hearing. The Veteran's claims will be reassessed with new examinations considering toxic exposure risk activity (TERA) or medically unexplained chronic multi-symptom illness (MUCMI).
The deciding factor: The Board found that the VA did not adequately assist the Veteran by failing to provide proper medical opinions and notice of a hearing right.
- Claimed conditions
- frequent urination, shortness of breath, gastrointestinal disorder, menstrual disorder, low back pain, right shoulder pain, left shoulder pain, tension headaches
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Gulf War
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 16, 2025
- Citation
- A25004041
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