The Board granted a 10 percent evaluation for TMJ syndrome effective May 4, 2004.
The deciding factor: Based on the degree of actual functional impairment shown, including tenderness and impaired movement against resistance, the disability picture presented warrants assignment of a 10 percent evaluation for TMJ syndrome.
- Claimed conditions
- temporomandibular joint (TMJ) syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 9, 2009
- Citation
- 0904656
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for various conditions and dismissed claims, with some issues remanded.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the appeal for a new VA examination with an examiner who has sufficient expertise to assess the current nature, extent, and severity of the Veteran's TMJ syndrome.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, effective from the date of the February 2025 rating decision.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a medical examination to determine if the Veteran's current neck strain is related to his in-service activities.
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