The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for left mandible fracture residuals and zygoma was denied, as the evidence did not show any displacement or functional loss. The issue of TDIU was also denied due to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities not rendering him unable to secure or follow a gainful occupation.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's disability does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under applicable VA regulations, as there is no evidence of displacement or functional loss. The Board found that his service-connected disabilities do not render him unemployable.
- Claimed conditions
- Left mandible fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 10, 2012
- Citation
- 1230976
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's left mandible fracture has been rated as noncompensable throughout the appeal period. The Board found no evidence of displacement causing moderate anterior or posterior open bite, and thus denied a compensable rating. For the TDIU claim prior to October 4, 2011, the Board referred it for extraschedular consideration due to the Veteran's unemployability at that time.
- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment, and his claim for TDIU is denied.
- Denied
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied. The Board found that the current disability ratings of 40 percent for residuals of a right femur fracture with right knee and hip disability, and noncompensable for residuals of a fracture, right tibial plateau, are appropriate.
- Granted
The Veteran's left mandible fracture is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board has determined that a higher rating of 20 percent is warranted.
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