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The Bruxism / TMJ Secondary Claim Playbook
PTSD-driven jaw clenching causes TMJ disorder. The VA rates it. Most vets never file.
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What's Inside
- How PTSD-driven hyperarousal and stress cause chronic jaw clenching and bruxism
- How bruxism leads to temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder — the physiological chain
- VA's rating schedule for TMJ/temporomandibular conditions and what each level requires
- Filing TMJ secondary to PTSD: the filing sequence and required evidence
- Dental evidence: what records to pull and what your dentist needs to document
- Nexus letter language for the PTSD-to-bruxism-to-TMJ connection
- C&P exam prep: what the examiner measures and what distinguishes 10% from 30%
- Appendix: symptom frequency log, dental evidence checklist, pre-filing checklist
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⚡ Do This Now
→ Schedule a dental appointment and specifically ask your dentist to document bruxism signs: worn enamel, jaw muscle hypertrophy, tooth sensitivity. That clinical note is your primary evidence.
Key Point
This is a two-step nexus: PTSD caused bruxism, bruxism caused TMJ. Your nexus letter must address both links. A letter that only connects PTSD to TMJ — skipping bruxism — is incomplete.
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