The Board denied a higher rating for dental injury residuals on and after February 16, 2002, finding that the veteran's inter-incisal range was 30 millimeters, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found the veteran had an inter-incisal range of 30 millimeters and no malunion or nonunion of the mandible, which is the highest rating available under the applicable diagnostic code.
- Claimed conditions
- dental injury, temporomandibular joint disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- January 27, 2006
- Citation
- 0602458
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- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including patellofemoral pain syndrome, posttraumatic stress disorder, tinnitus, Bell's palsy residuals, abdominal pain and diarrhea, right ankle disability, bilateral hearing loss, folliculitis, temporomandibular joint disease, hyposmia associated with Bell's palsy residuals, loss of taste associated with Bell's palsy residuals, and scar, right lower extremity, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment throughout the appeal period. As such, he is entitled to a TDIU.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's dental injury and lower jaw pain, including lack of a medical opinion on bone loss and TMJ disorder.
- Granted
The Veteran's claim for service connection for a dental disability has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The issue is now remanded for further examination.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death, and the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate these claims.
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