The Veteran's initial rating for TMJ prior to November 22, 2019 was granted at a 20 percent level. From that date forward, the Veteran's claim for higher ratings was denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that prior to November 22, 2019, the Veteran had TMJ dysfunction with an interincisal range of 30-34 mm and right lateral excursion limited to 0-4 mm. These findings supported a 20 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome (TMJ)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- November 7, 2022
- Citation
- 22062195
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