The Veteran's appeal was denied as the evidence did not support a higher rating for his service-connected residuals of fractured mandible or bilateral TMJ pain.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show actual loss of masticatory function or severe impairment in range of motion that would warrant a higher rating under applicable VA regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of fractured mandible, bilateral tempomandibular joint (TMJ) pain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 26, 2017
- Citation
- 1760069
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