The Board found that the effective date of November 18, 1994 for a 10% rating for residuals of fracture of the mandible was proper based on the evidence showing no more than slight displacement or loss of masticatory function prior to this date.
The deciding factor: Earlier medical evidence did not show significant disability warranting a compensable evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of fracture of the mandible, post traumatic neuralgia of the left jaw and gum
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 17, 2002
- Citation
- 0200639
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