Partly granted
The Veteran was granted initial disability ratings of 40 percent for temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ), 20 percent for right eye cataract, and 10 percent for right eye corneal scar.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the severity of the symptoms as documented in VA examinations conducted throughout the appeal period.
- Claimed conditions
- Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ), Right eye cataract, Right eye corneal scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 4, 2025
- Citation
- 25001644
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