The Board has determined that a rating of 30 percent for service-connected TMJ syndrome is appropriate, considering the veteran's symptoms and limitations on daily activities.
The deciding factor: The veteran's inter-incisal range of motion was found to be within the criteria for a 40% rating but with pain present during opening. The Board determined that a 30% rating better compensates for his disability given the findings.
- Claimed conditions
- Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- May 27, 2008
- Citation
- 0817264
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