Granted
The Board granted service connection for polymyalgia rheumatic, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran and considering his exposure to herbicide agents and asbestos during active service.
The deciding factor: The private opinion of Dr. R.P., which considered the cumulative immunological effects of the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents and asbestos, was given significant probative weight by the Board.
- Claimed conditions
- polymyalgia rheumatic
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- October 8, 2025
- Citation
- A25086888
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