The Veteran's residuals of his jaw fracture have been rated at 30 percent since August 22, 2006. The Board found that the condition has never been limited to less than 40 mm in inter-incisal distance or 8 mm in lateral excursion, and thus does not warrant a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's jaw fracture residuals have consistently met the criteria for a 30 percent disability rating based on limitation of motion without meeting the criteria for a higher rating due to pain alone.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of a fractured mandible
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 9, 2016
- Citation
- 1631692
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for service connection of his fractured mandible residuals is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and review of records.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's residuals of a fractured mandible have been manifested by occasional tenderness, intermittent biting of the tongue and cheek, and a faint pop of the left temporomandibular joint. The current disability does not warrant an evaluation in excess of 10 percent.
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