The Veteran's TMJ and coccyx fracture have been granted initial disability ratings, with the TMJ receiving a maximum schedular rating of 40 percent. The coccyx fracture has also received an initial noncompensable evaluation.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's TMJ is rated based on its impact on motion and pain, which resulted in the highest possible schedular rating under DC 9905. Her coccyx fracture was evaluated as having frequent pain but no demonstrable deformity, warranting a noncompensable evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral temporomandibular joint syndrome (TMJ), coccyx fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- June 22, 2012
- Citation
- 1221912
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