The Veteran's temporomandibular joint disease was rated at 30% effective December 1, 2006.,The Veteran's residuals of left wrist fracture were rated at 10% effective December 1, 2006.,The Veteran's cervical spine strain was rated at 20% effective December 1, 2006.
The deciding factor: During the appeal period, the Veteran's range of motion for opening his mouth was limited due to pain. Symmetric opening was to 20 mm with deviation left on wide opening to 32 mm.,The Veteran's left wrist disability had dorsiflexion less than 15 degrees and palmer flexion limited in line with the forearm, warranting a 10% rating effective December 1, 2006.,For cervical spine strain, the evidence showed straightening of the cervical spine with mild reversal of curvature with possible spasm. This warranted a 20% rating effective December 1, 2006.
- Claimed conditions
- Temporomandibular Joint Disease, Residuals of Left Wrist Fracture, Cervical Spine Strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 12, 2013
- Citation
- 1329190
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