The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a dental condition and an initial evaluation in excess of 0 percent for hypertension. The veteran did not meet the criteria for service connection for a dental condition, as his condition was not compensable or eligible for treatment purposes under VA regulations. For hypertension, the evidence showed that while the veteran had high blood pressure readings, they were controlled with medication and there was no indication that the hypertension itself required an initial evaluation in excess of 0 percent.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not support a finding that the veteran's dental condition was related to his service-connected disabilities or due to combat trauma. The VA examination reports indicated that the veteran's tooth decay was more likely caused by medication side effects rather than his hypertension.
- Claimed conditions
- Dental Condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 21, 2008
- Citation
- 0805913
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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