The Veteran's claim for service connection for periodontal disease is denied as it does not meet the criteria for compensation under VA regulations.,The Veteran's bilateral zygoma fractures are rated as resolved and do not warrant a compensable evaluation.,The Veteran's septoplasty of fractured nose is currently assigned a 10 percent rating, which is the maximum allowed under current VA guidelines.,The Veteran's residuals of fractured maxilla have no compensable conditions due to his history of chronic periodontal disease and smoking.,The Veteran’s otitis media with left eustachian tube dysfunction remains at a 10 percent evaluation as there are no additional symptoms warranting higher ratings.,The Veteran's fracture mandible with TMJ dysfunction is rated under the revised criteria since September 10, 2017.
The deciding factor: Periodontal disease does not meet VA compensation criteria due to its nature and treatment focus on dental care rather than medical disability.,Bilateral zygoma fractures have resolved without any compensable anatomical loss or bony injury.,The Veteran's septoplasty is rated at the maximum allowed under current VA guidelines for a deviated nasal septum.,Residuals of fractured maxilla do not meet criteria for compensation as they are due to chronic periodontal disease and smoking, not the fracture itself.,Otitis media with left eustachian tube dysfunction is rated at the maximum allowed under current VA guidelines based on its symptoms and treatment history.,The Veteran's TMJ disorder has been rated under revised criteria since September 10, 2017.
- Claimed conditions
- periodontal disease, bilateral zygoma fractures, septoplasty of fractured nose, residuals of fractured maxilla, otitis media, left eustachian tube dysfunction, fracture mandible with TMJ dysfunction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 9, 2018
- Citation
- 18148781
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Related decisions
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- Granted
The Veteran's periodontal disease is service-connected for treatment purposes only, given his current 100% schedular evaluation.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient examination and a pre-decisional duty to assist error. A new VA examination is required.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a dental disorder (periodontal disease) as there was no new and relevant evidence received since the June 2019 rating decision to support her claim.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have caused him to need regular aid and attendance, leading to a grant of SMC based on the need for aid and attendance. The issue of entitlement to SMC at the housebound rate is dismissed as moot.
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