GrantedPACT Act
The veteran's claim for service connection of rhinosinusitis due to exposure to fine particulate matter, including burn pits, during the Gulf War is granted.
The deciding factor: The veteran has a current diagnosis of rhinosinusitis and qualified service in the Southwest Asia theater of operations during the presumptive period with presumed exposure to fine particulate matter.
- Claimed conditions
- rhinosinusitis
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 22, 2025
- Citation
- A25005531
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