The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased disability evaluations, finding that he is not entitled to a rating in excess of 30 percent for residuals of mandible fracture with temporomandibular joint dysfunction prior to June 14, 2005 and found no basis to grant a higher evaluation based on the current evidence.
The deciding factor: The veteran's disability was evaluated under Diagnostic Code 9905, which contemplates limitation of inter-incisal range. The Board noted that his currently assigned 40 percent rating adequately compensated for any additional disability resulting from pain or functional loss, as he could still open his jaw more than the 10 millimeters required for a 40 percent evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- Fractured Mandible, Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- February 7, 2006
- Citation
- 0603468
What this means for you
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