The veteran's claim for a higher rating for loss of teeth 17 through 20, 26 through 29, 31, and 32 is denied as the disability does not meet the criteria for a schedular rating in excess of zero percent.
The deciding factor: The VA determined that the veteran's condition did not meet the criteria for a higher schedular rating due to the lack of significant impairment in masticatory function or loss of teeth combination that would warrant a higher evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- Loss of teeth
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 6, 2001
- Citation
- 0110222
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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