Partly grantedPACT Act
Service connection for sarcoidosis is granted under the PACT Act due to exposure to burn pits. The case is remanded for further evaluation of service connection on a basis other than the PACT Act.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's diagnosed sarcoidosis is presumed to be related to his acknowledged in-service exposure to burn pits and other toxins coincident with his service in Southwest Asia.
- Claimed conditions
- sarcoidosis
- 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
- A25005643
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