The Veteran's loss of teeth is not compensable due to the availability of a suitable prosthesis.,The Veteran's mandible fracture residuals are granted with a rating of 20 percent, reflecting severe pain and malunion affecting masticatory function.,The Veteran's facial fractures residuals are granted with a rating of 30 percent for severe incomplete paralysis of the trigeminal nerve.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's teeth could be replaced by a suitable prosthesis, thus not meeting the criteria for a compensable rating under DC 9913.,The VA examination noted moderate displacement and malunion affecting masticatory function, warranting a 20 percent rating under DC 9904.,The Veteran's incomplete paralysis of the trigeminal nerve is severe in nature, warranting a 30 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Loss of teeth, Mandible fracture residuals, Facial fractures residuals
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 16, 2021
- Citation
- 21074913
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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