Granted
The Board granted service connection for TMJ dysfunction and an initial 20 percent rating for right ankle strain, resolving reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor.
The deciding factor: The evidence supports a current diagnosis of TMJ dysfunction with onset during service and moderate limitation of motion for the right ankle, warranting a higher rating than 10 percent.
- Claimed conditions
- TMJ dysfunction, right ankle strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- February 26, 2025
- Citation
- A25017246
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