The Board has determined that the veteran's TMJ disability, which is currently rated at 40 percent, does not warrant a higher evaluation as there is no evidence of frequent hospitalization or marked interference with employment. The postoperative hemorrhoids are also rated at their maximum compensable level (40 percent).
The deciding factor: The veteran's TMJ disability has been evaluated based on the limitation of inter-incisal movement, which currently meets the criteria for a 40 percent evaluation under Diagnostic Code 9905. The postoperative hemorrhoids are rated at their maximum compensable level (40 percent) due to their current severity and lack of additional functional impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- Recurrent neck sprain with degenerative changes, Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction, Postoperative hemorrhoids
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- February 16, 2006
- Citation
- 0604470
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- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's TMJ dysfunction began during her active duty service and is granting service connection for this condition.
- Granted
The Veteran's TMJ disability is rated at a 20 percent rating for the entire initial rating period on appeal, effective March 10, 2017.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination reports and a need for further evaluation of bone loss related to TMJ dysfunction.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's TMJ dysfunction is related to an in-service head and face injury, granting service connection for this condition.
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