GrantedPACT Act
The Veteran's claim for service connection for emphysema has been granted due to exposure to burn pits during military service, as per the PACT Act.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran was exposed to burn pits and diagnosed with emphysema, thus granting service connection.
- Claimed conditions
- emphysema
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 28, 2025
- Citation
- A25007714
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