The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for residuals of a right mandible fracture with myofascial pain dysfunction and traumatic arthritis of the temporomandibular joints was denied. The current disability rating is 30 percent, effective May 9, 2012.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner did not provide an opinion regarding whether there would be additional limits on functional ability during flare-ups or express this in terms of additional degrees of limitation of inter-incisal range of motion during the flare-ups. The examination report also did not address whether excess fatigability with use was present or absent.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of a right mandible fracture, myofascial pain dysfunction, traumatic arthritis of the temporomandibular joints
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- September 25, 2013
- Citation
- 1330900
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient reasons and bases for denying the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on need for regular aid attendance/housebound status. Further development is needed to distinguish between service-connected conditions and non-service-connected conditions that affect the Veteran's ability to perform self-care functions.
- Denied
The Board denied SMC based on the need for aid and attendance, finding that her functional impairments were not solely caused by service-connected disabilities.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating for residuals of a right mandible fracture is being remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations and dental treatment records.
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