The Board denied the veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 20 percent for temporomandibular joint dysfunction based on the current range of motion and lack of sustained improvement.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not reflect sustained improvement or meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 20, 2025
- Citation
- A25045117
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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