The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for damage of the sensory nerve branch of the left mandibular nerve and remanded an initial rating for left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome with tendonitis.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a higher rating for the sensory nerve branch of the left mandibular nerve, as it only showed moderate incomplete paralysis. The examination was found to be inadequate for the knee claim due to lack of passive range of motion and inconsistent reporting on flare-ups.
- Claimed conditions
- damage of the sensory nerve branch of the left mandibular nerve, left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome with tendonitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 25, 2025
- Citation
- A25038302
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
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