The muscles that allow you to make expressions and help you eat.
IMPORTANT: The following rating is for injuries affecting the facial muscles themselves. Think of something like bone/debris/shrapnel lodged in the muscle that prevents it from moving properly.
5325 Injury Affecting the Facial Muscles
PYRAMIDING NOTE:
If there are other issues that prevent the muscles from moving like
The Veteran will be rated under those schedules instead of this one.
However, the Veteran will get at a MINIMUM of a 10% rating under those schedules if the Veteran's ability to chew food is affected!
| Rating |
Description |
|---|---|
| 10% | If it affects ability to chew food. |
Disability Benefits Questionnaire (DBQs)
To get an idea of how a C&P exam will be conducted it is recommended that the Veteran look at the applicable DBQ.
Veteran's may ask a physician to complete a DBQ on their behalf to submit with their claim. For more information on DBQs click HERE.
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