GrantedPACT Act
The veteran's claim for service connection for rhinitis, which was claimed as sinusitis, has been granted. The decision is based on the veteran's exposure to particulate matter during his service in Southwest Asia.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's diagnosed rhinitis disability manifested following his last period of service in Southwest Asia and is presumed to be associated with exposure to fine, particulate matter.
- Claimed conditions
- rhinitis
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Gulf War
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 21, 2025
- Citation
- A25004939
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