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
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 17, 2002
- Citation
- 0200639
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Denied
The Board of Veterans' Appeals has denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for residuals of fracture of the mandible, finding that there is no evidence of nonunion or malunion of the mandible, and no limitation of motion of the temporomandibular articulation to the degree required for a compensable rating.
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