The Veteran's appeal for a compensable initial rating for TMJ and a separate rating for left leg shin splints was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating, as the functional loss due to pain did not result in significant limitation of motion.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence showed no significant functional loss due to pain or other factors during flare-ups or after repeated use, and the Veteran's interincisal distance was within normal limits.
- Claimed conditions
- TMJ, left leg shin splints
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 29, 2020
- Citation
- 20081334
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