Dr. P. Jugnundan

The worker appealed the denial of initial entitlement for non-ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy (NIDC), which he alleged was caused by myocarditis arising from an occupationally compulsory COVID-19 vaccination.

The Appeals Resolution Officer reviewed conflicting medical opinions, including those from treating cardiologists, a general practitioner, and an occupational medicine consultant.

The Officer found that while there was a temporal relationship between the vaccination and the onset of symptoms, the objective medical evidence did not confirm a diagnosis of myocarditis according to CDC criteria.

As the diagnosis of myocarditis was not objectively confirmed, the appeal was dismissed and initial entitlement was denied.