The veteran's claim for a compensable evaluation for post gingivectomy of the upper and lower jaw was denied as there is no evidence of bony abnormalities or functional impairment.,Service connection for thyroid disability was also denied, with the Board noting that there is no medical evidence linking the condition to service.
The deciding factor: The veteran's post gingivectomy did not result in any bone loss or functional impairment, which are required for a compensable evaluation under applicable diagnostic codes.,There is insufficient medical evidence to establish a link between the thyroid disability and active duty. The condition was first diagnosed many years after service.
- Claimed conditions
- Post gingivectomy of the upper and lower jaw, Thyroid disability
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 8, 2004
- Citation
- 0428000
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