The Veteran's TMJ syndrome was previously rated at 20 percent, but from July 19, 2017, a higher 30 percent rating is granted.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found the inter-incisal range of motion to be limited to only 18 mm since July 19, 2017, which meets the criteria for a 30 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- TMJ syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- August 16, 2019
- Citation
- 19163610
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