The Veteran's TMD disability is rated at 40 percent since July 26, 2019. The rating for cervical neuropathy associated with TMD remains at 30 percent.
The deciding factor: The VA examination revealed interincisal range of motion (ROM) between 11-20mm during a flare-up, requiring dietary restrictions to all mechanically altered foods.
- Claimed conditions
- Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- June 16, 2020
- Citation
- 20040953
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings on multiple service-connected conditions have been denied as the necessary VA examinations were missed without good cause.
- Partly granted
The Veteran's temporomandibular disorder (TMD) was rated at 40 percent, and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability was granted for the period from August 19, 2024 to April 3, 2025.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent for cervical neuropathy, associated with TMD due to inadequate examination reports and failure to address flare-ups.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's TMD and tinnitus had their onset during active duty service, are present since then, and are related to such service. As a result, both conditions have been granted service connection.
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