A 100 percent evaluation for service-connected right jaw osteoradionecrosis/osteomyelitis is granted effective July 28, 2015. A compensable evaluation for xerostomia is denied.,Special monthly compensation based on housebound status is granted effective July 28, 2015.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right jaw osteoradionecrosis/osteomyelitis and xerostomia are manifestations of the service-connected throat, nose, and tonsils cancer disease process. The condition has been ongoing continuously since it was first manifested and treated.
- Claimed conditions
- Right jaw osteoradionecrosis/osteomyelitis, Xerostomia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- December 11, 2020
- Citation
- 20078608
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