The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his TMJ syndrome was denied as the evidence did not show inter-incisal range of motion less than or equal to 10 mm, which is required for a rating in excess of 30 percent.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's inter-incisal range of motion was between 11 and 20 mm, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under either the former or revised rating criteria for TMJ syndrome.
- Claimed conditions
- Temporomandibular joint syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- July 11, 2019
- Citation
- 19153941
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