The Veteran's claim for service connection for a low back disorder was denied as new and material evidence had not been submitted.,Service connection for TMJ disorder was reopened, but the issue remains unresolved due to lack of new and material evidence.
The deciding factor: No new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claims for service connection for a low back disorder or TMJ disorder. The Veteran's headaches are found to be secondary to her PTSD.
- Claimed conditions
- Low Back Disorder, TMJ Disorder, Headaches (secondary to PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- November 23, 2020
- Citation
- 20074893
What this means for you
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