The veteran's claims for service connection and increased evaluations were denied. The VA determined that the veteran does not have a dental condition or disability resulting from active military service, and his other service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for compensable evaluations.
The deciding factor: The VA found no evidence of a dental condition or disability due to active military service, and the veteran's other service-connected disabilities did not meet the required criteria for compensation under the applicable rating schedule.
- Claimed conditions
- Fracture of the metacarpal bone of the right index finger, Pterygium of the right eye, Residuals of a tonsillectomy, Scar on the upper lip, Tooth or teeth with claimed abscess and/or dental caries
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 6, 2006
- Citation
- 0600352
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- Denied
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