The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for right and left shoulder disabilities due to polymyositis with atrophy of the shoulder and arm, as well as weakness of the hamstring muscles and chest atrophies, have been denied.,Higher ratings are not warranted under applicable diagnostic codes.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not meet the criteria for higher ratings based on the current medical evidence and regulations in effect during the appeal period.
- Claimed conditions
- Polymyositis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 14, 2023
- Citation
- 23039039
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- Granted
The Veteran's right upper extremity neuropathy due to polymyositis is granted a 40 percent rating since October 12, 2018.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for evaluation of polymyositis conditions due to service, including earlier effective dates. The Veteran's death during the pendency of these claims means that his surviving spouse may be eligible to substitute as a claimant.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for Polymyositis and secondary service connection for a mood disorder due to Polymysitis. The Veteran's Polymyositis is related to in-service exposure to environmental toxins while working as a mechanic during his second period of active duty.
- Granted
The Veteran's death was caused by diffuse pulmonary interstitial fibrosis, which the Board finds is service-connected due to exposure to silica fibers in service. The claims for accrued benefits based on pending claims for service connection for various conditions are also granted.
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