Remanded (sent back)PACT Act
The appeal for service connection of chronic fatigue syndrome is remanded. The VA must conduct a new examination considering the Veteran's symptoms and potential exposure to burn pits.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the VA did not adequately assist the Veteran in securing necessary evidence, specifically a proper examination considering the PACT Act requirements.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic fatigue syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 27, 2025
- Citation
- A25007101
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