Partly grantedPACT Act
Service connection for rhinitis and GERD was granted, but denied for chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence supporting a diagnosis of rhinitis and its link to burn pit exposure under the PACT Act, as well as the link between GERD and OSA.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, rhinitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 30, 2025
- Citation
- A25008498
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