Partly granted
The Board granted increased ratings for the Veteran's inclusion body myositis, right and left hip limitations of motion, and loss of use of the right hand prior to certain dates, while denying an increased rating for a right hand disability since August 14, 2023.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the severity of muscle impairment and functional limitation as documented in medical examinations and treatment records.
- Claimed conditions
- Inclusion body myositis, Limitation of motion of the right hip, Limitation of motion of the left hip, Left knee disability, Loss of use of the right hand
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 8, 2025
- Citation
- 25012610
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