The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a tooth disability for compensation purposes, finding no evidence of a ratable condition and noting that her only diagnosed issue was gingivitis.
The deciding factor: The Board found no evidence of a current disability related to service beyond the noted history of a chipped tooth and gingivitis, which are not compensable under VA regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- gingivitis, chipped tooth
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 11, 2004
- Citation
- 0403976
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