I received a 10% rating for TMJ. Come to find out I have a condition that is much more serious than TMJ. I actually have maxillary hyperplasia and unilateral mandibular condylar hyperplasia. My top jaw grew shorter than my bottom and my left joint that connects my bottom jaw to my skull, along with the bone the connects the same to my chin, grew bigger and longer than the right, respectively. This has caused my face to become asymmetric and deformed. It has also caused functional problems such as pain, problems chewing and speaking.
Although I am 100% I have been denied a diagnosis and much-needed surgery to correct these conditions. The VA doctors, in order to cover their neglect and abandonment, have gone as far as to lie to my congressman and even to the representative at the new White House line opened up by President Trump. I fear that my only recourse is to claim this condition. The only problem is, I have been informed by the director of oral surgery at the VA that there is absolutely no doctor qualified to diagnose me in the VA or perform the surgery that I need. I don't know how to file this claim to get the care that I so desperately need. Please advise.
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I received a 10% rating for TMJ. Come to find out I have a condition that is much more serious than TMJ. I actually have maxillary hyperplasia and unilateral mandibular condylar hyperplasia. My top jaw grew shorter than my bottom and my left joint that connects my bottom jaw to my skull, along with the bone the connects the same to my chin, grew bigger and longer than the right, respectively. This has caused my face to become asymmetric and deformed. It has also caused functional problems such as pain, problems chewing and speaking.
Although I am 100% I have been denied a diagnosis and much-needed surgery to correct these conditions. The VA doctors, in order to cover their neglect and abandonment, have gone as far as to lie to my congressman and even to the representative at the new White House line opened up by President Trump. I fear that my only recourse is to claim this condition. The only problem is, I have been informed by the director of oral surgery at the VA that there is absolutely no doctor qualified to diagnose me in the VA or perform the surgery that I need. I don't know how to file this claim to get the care that I so desperately need. Please advise.
Thank you.
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