The veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The cervical spine DJD was rated at 30 percent, TMJ dysfunction varied in rating based on interincisal range of motion, dysthymic disorder was rated at 30 percent, lumbar spine DJD with sciatica was not related to service or any applicable presumptive period, and seizures were not incurred in or as a result of active duty service.
The deciding factor: The veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied based on the current criteria. The cervical spine DJD was rated at 30 percent, TMJ dysfunction varied in rating based on interincisal range of motion, dysthymic disorder was rated at 30 percent, lumbar spine DJD with sciatica was not related to service or any applicable presumptive period, and seizures were not incurred in or as a result of active duty service.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD) of the Cervical Spine, TMJ Dysfunction, Dysthymic Disorder, Lumbar Spine DJD with Sciatica, Seizures
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 15, 2007
- Citation
- 0707736
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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