The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for limitation of motion for temporomandibular articulation is denied as her inter-incisal range does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran has an inter-incisal range between 21 and 30 mm, which falls within the 20% rating category under Diagnostic Code 9905. The Board found no additional loss of motion due to pain or other symptoms after repetitive use.
- Claimed conditions
- Temporomandibular Joint Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- March 13, 2018
- Citation
- 1814928
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