The veteran does not have current disability associated with residuals of status post mandibular prognathism surgery.,Any TMJ syndrome, including muscle tension headaches are not related to the veteran's period of service.,Migraine headaches were neither incurred in nor aggravated by active service.,There is no corroborative evidence of an ankle sprain in service and no objective evidence of current residuals.
The deciding factor: The RO provided all required notice and obtained all relevant evidence necessary for the equitable disposition of the veteran's appeal. The veteran does not have current disability associated with residuals of status post mandibular prognathism surgery.,Any TMJ syndrome, including muscle tension headaches are not related to the veteran's period of service. There is no corroborative evidence of an ankle sprain in service and no objective evidence of current residuals.
- Claimed conditions
- status post mandibular prognathism surgery residuals, temporamandibular joint (TMJ) syndrome including muscle tension headaches, migraine headaches, left ankle sprain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 21, 2005
- Citation
- 0501553
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