The Veteran's grinding of teeth is manifested by inter-incisal range of motion between 31 and 40 millimeters, warranting a 10% disability rating. The Board found that the Veteran's symptoms are sufficiently characteristic to meet this criteria.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's inter-incisal range of motion was found to be within the range for a 10% disability rating under Diagnostic Code 9905, and his symptoms were considered sufficient to warrant such a rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Grinding of teeth
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 7, 2011
- Citation
- 1100782
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