The Board finds that the veteran is not shown to have a current disability for which service connection can be granted, as her mandibular prognathism and associated dental issues are deemed to be due to pre-existing conditions or elective surgery during military service.
The deciding factor: There is no evidence of any disease or injury in service that resulted in the veteran's current disabilities. The mandibular prognathism existed prior to service, and the subsequent surgeries were for ameliorative purposes only.
- Claimed conditions
- mandibular prognathism, gingivitis, caries
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 13, 2007
- Citation
- 0707581
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