Partly granted
The veteran's disability rating for bilateral temporomandibular disorder was restored to 20 percent. The issue of a higher rating was sent back for further evaluation.
The deciding factor: The reduction in the veteran's disability rating did not follow proper procedures and regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral temporomandibular disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 15, 2025
- Citation
- A25003523
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