The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of an upper front tooth injury and tongue disability are not well-grounded, as there is no evidence linking these conditions to his period of active service. The claim for outpatient dental treatment by VA was also denied due to lack of a service-connected condition.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the veteran's claims were not supported by competent medical evidence establishing a relationship between any current disabilities and his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of an upper front tooth injury, tongue disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 31, 2000
- Citation
- 0023238
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- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's current tongue disability is at least as likely as not related to his active service, and thus grants service connection for a tongue disability.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's tongue disability is remanded for a new examination to determine the current severity of his service-connected tongue disability, including any recurrence of ranulas and swelling.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for service connection for a tongue disability and residuals of a low back strain have been remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and development.
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