The Veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating for service-connected TMJ disorder from July 1, 2016 through March 12, 2023 was granted. The appeal period for the sinusitis associated with deviated nasal septum is from July 1, 2016.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms of difficulty swallowing, drinking, and eating were related to his TMJ disorder, which was determined to be a residual of service-connected face trauma. The evidence showed that the interincisal range was within the criteria for a 20 percent disability rating from July 1, 2016 through September 9, 2017.
- Claimed conditions
- Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ), Sinusitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- February 9, 2024
- Citation
- 24007111
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- Granted
The Veteran's sinusitis is currently rated at a noncompensable evaluation. The Board has granted a 30 percent evaluation for sinusitis as of February 19, 2021, based on the number and duration of incapacitating episodes requiring antibiotic treatment.
- Dismissed
The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for higher disability ratings in excess of 20 percent for cervical spine and lumbar spine conditions, left knee condition, right knee condition, and sinusitis. The Veteran was granted service connection for chronic laryngeal papillomatosis.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected TMJ and tinnitus were granted effective January 31, 2020.
- Dismissed
The Board dismissed the appeal because the appellant requested to withdraw their appeal.
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