The Veteran's TMJ dysfunction, also claimed as myofascial pain disorder, was incurred as a result of her active service and the Board finds that it is at least as likely as not related to an in-service injury. Therefore, service connection for this condition is granted.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence supports a link between the Veteran's in-service trauma and her current myofascial pain disorder, with a more probative opinion provided by Dr. D.W.C. linking these events.
- Claimed conditions
- myofascial pain disorder, temporomandibular joint condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 28, 2015
- Citation
- 1532116
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What this means for you
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including obstructive sleep apnea with bronchial asthma and unspecified depressive disorder, prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a TDIU based on these disabilities.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has denied the Veteran's TDIU claim due to his service-connected disabilities not precluding him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation. The appeal is remanded for further development regarding SMC entitlement.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has denied service connection for myofascial pain disorder and remanded the issue of service connection for a mid- or upper back disability. The Veteran's left shoulder and arm conditions are already service-connected, so he cannot be granted service connection for myofascial pain disorder. The Board also ordered further examination to determine if the Veteran has a current mid- or upper back disability that is related to his military service.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran's claims for benign vertigo, acne, temporomandibular joint condition, and migraine headaches have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeals.
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