The Board has determined that a 10 percent disability evaluation is warranted as of March 21, 2012 for the postoperative residuals of an oral fistula to the maxillary sinus due to limited temporomandibular articulation. Prior to this date, there is no evidence of compensable disability.
The deciding factor: The most recent VA examination in March 2012 confirmed that the Veteran's condition allowed for a maximum opening of 40 mm, meeting the criteria for a 10 percent evaluation under Diagnostic Code 9905. No other conditions or disabilities related to this claim were found to warrant a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- postoperative residuals of an oral fistula to the maxillary sinus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 25, 2013
- Citation
- 1306444
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