The Veteran's evaluation for a fractured jaw was granted at 20 percent, but no higher, prior to July 9, 2021. The evaluation in excess of 20 percent for the same condition as of July 9, 2021, is denied.,A TDIU based on service-connected disabilities was granted prior to February 1, 2021.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's fractured jaw evaluation was determined to be at a maximum of 20 percent due to the July 9, 2021, VA examination results showing inter-incisal range of motion consistent with a 20 percent evaluation under both prior and current rating criteria.,The Veteran could not secure or follow substantially gainful employment due to service-connected disabilities prior to February 1, 2021.
- Claimed conditions
- Fractured left zygomatic arch (fractured jaw), Loss of all teeth
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- March 29, 2023
- Citation
- 23019487
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- Denied
The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates prior to March 14, 2017, for service connection of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (NHL), secondary loss of all teeth, and secondary loss of lower anterior ridge of mandible have been denied. The effective date has not been assigned as the evidence did not support direct service connection at the time of the August 2017 rating decision.
- Granted
Prior to June 18, 2021, the Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. As of June 18, 2021, his single service-connected disability did not meet the criteria for TDIU.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, but the Board has determined that additional examinations and development are needed to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal for a higher initial rating for the loss of all teeth has been withdrawn, and thus the issue is dismissed.
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