The Board has granted a 10 percent rating for right TMJ dysfunction from the effective date of service connection through May 8, 2000. Effective May 9, 2000, the veteran is entitled to a 30 percent rating for his right TMJ dysfunction.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that prior to May 9, 2000, the veteran's symptoms were manifested by inter-incisal opening of 30-41 mm with occasional pain and episodes of painful motion relieved by soft diet and hot beverages. As of May 9, 2000, his inter-incisal opening was limited to 30-35 mm with pain starting at 20 mm.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Dysfunction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 23, 2005
- Citation
- 0526246
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