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The Board has determined that the veteran's claim for service connection for gum disease, including periodontitis and periodontal disease not otherwise specified, is denied as these conditions are not considered disabilities for which VA compensation benefits can be granted. The veteran failed to report for a second VA examination without good cause.

The deciding factor: The law changed during the pendency of this claim to restrict recognition of periodontitis and periodontal disease not otherwise specified to being service-connected only for the purpose of VA treatment, but the evidence does not show any diagnosis or connection to active service.

Claimed conditions
gingivitis, periodontitis, periodontal disease not otherwise specified
How they argued it
Direct service connection
Exposure basis
None
Rating assigned
None in this decision
Decision date
December 29, 2004
Citation
0434334

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