The Board granted service connection for inclusion body myositis and special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance.
The deciding factor: The evidence, including medical opinions linking IBM to herbicide exposure during service, supported a finding of service connection. The Veteran's need for regular aid and attendance was also established due to his non-service-connected condition of inclusion body myositis.
- Claimed conditions
- Inclusion body myositis (IBM)
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 5, 2025
- Citation
- A25096334
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