The Board has determined that the veteran's claim for service connection for dry mouth syndrome secondary to PTSD medications is well-grounded, and he is entitled to a compensable rating for his healed carpal navicular fracture of the right wrist.
The deciding factor: The evidence supports the conclusion that the veteran's dental problems are related to his use of medication for PTSD, which resulted in dry mouth syndrome. The healed carpal navicular fracture was also found to be associated with symptoms such as pain and stiffness.
- Claimed conditions
- Dry Mouth Syndrome, Healed Carpal Navicular Fracture of the Right Wrist
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 25, 2000
- Citation
- 0028191
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What this means for you
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