Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for thoracolumbar sprain and temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJD) as the evidence did not support a higher rating during the appeal period.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms of thoracolumbar sprain and TMJD did not meet or approximate the criteria for higher ratings under applicable diagnostic codes, with no significant functional impairment observed during flare-ups or repeated use testing.
- Claimed conditions
- thoracolumbar sprain, temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 18, 2025
- Citation
- A25099868
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