The Board denied service connection for inclusion body myositis, finding that the evidence did not support a link to in-service exposure to extreme cold and its manifestations of peripheral neuropathy and burning sensations/numbness.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found no medical evidence linking the Veteran's current condition to his period of service, including his reported exposure to extreme cold.
- Claimed conditions
- inclusion body myositis, peripheral neuropathy, burning sensations/numbness
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 12, 2019
- Citation
- 19145211
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What this means for you
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