The Board has determined that the veteran's chronic periodontal disease is secondary to his service-connected PTSD and grants service connection for treatment purposes. However, disability compensation is not payable for this condition.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations and medical evidence support the conclusion that the veteran's PTSD contributed to his poor oral hygiene habits resulting in his current dental condition.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic periodontal disease
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 20, 2002
- Citation
- 0212590
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