The veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were granted, with a 40% evaluation assigned for dislocated jaw. The claim for inner ear infection was also granted, but the effective date is not specified.
The deciding factor: The veteran submitted new evidence that reopened his previously denied claim for service connection of Meniere's Disease, leading to its grant and a 40% evaluation based on limitation of motion of the temporomandibular joint. The other claims were granted with specific evaluations or determinations as noted.
- Claimed conditions
- dislocated jaw, missing teeth 2 through 9
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- April 16, 2007
- Citation
- 0711126
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What this means for you
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Dismissed
The veteran's appeal for service connection of bilateral hearing loss, dislocated jaw, left leg neuropathy, and spinal fracture was dismissed due to the veteran's death.
- Denied
The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including broken teeth, migraine headaches, head injury, dislocated shoulder, hip arthritis, knee arthritis, nose and jaw injuries, diabetes mellitus, thyroid issues, lung problems, throat issues, breathing problems, allergies, gum bleeding, loss of smell/taste, sleep apnea, swallowing problems (dysphagia), blepharitis, ulcers, chronic fatigue syndrome, psychiatric disorders, fear of heights, memory problems, and insomnia are not supported by the evidence.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal involves multiple conditions and exposures, with the majority of issues seeking service connection for various health problems. The Board has determined that a hearing is needed to address these claims.
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