The Board has determined that the appellant's claims for service connection for cervical dysplasia, temporomandibular joint syndrome (TMJ syndrome), residuals of trauma to tooth number 31, and periodontal disease and broken and loose crowns are denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or in-service injury related to these conditions.
The deciding factor: The VA medical examinations did not find any current disabilities for the claimed conditions. The appellant's service records do not show any diagnosed TMJ syndrome or trauma to tooth number 31, and her periodontal disease was considered non-disabling under former regulations but is now eligible for outpatient dental treatment.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical dysplasia, Temporomandibular joint syndrome (TMJ syndrome), Residuals of trauma to tooth number 31, Periodontal disease, and broken and loose crowns
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 23, 2002
- Citation
- 0210438
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