GrantedPACT Act
The Board granted service connection for rhinitis and asthma under the PACT Act, presuming exposure to burn pits during active duty in Southwest Asia.
The deciding factor: Service connection was granted based on presumed exposure to burn pits due to the Veteran's service in specific locations after certain dates, as required by the PACT Act.
- Claimed conditions
- rhinitis, asthma
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 3, 2025
- Citation
- A25085683
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