The Veteran's temporomandibular disorder (TMD) was rated at 40 percent, and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability was granted for the period from August 19, 2024 to April 3, 2025.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's TMD manifested in functional impairment equivalent to interincisal movement of 0 to 10 mm of maximum unassisted vertical opening, which warranted a 40 percent rating. The other trauma and stressor related disorder with alcohol use disorder prevented him from maintaining substantially gainful occupation during the period from August 19, 2024 to April 3, 2025.
- Claimed conditions
- Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- December 15, 2025
- Citation
- A25108035
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