The veteran's claim for service connection for dental disorders, including for the purposes of obtaining VA dental treatment, was denied as there is no evidence that his wisdom teeth became impacted during military service.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on a lack of evidence showing that the veteran's wisdom teeth became impacted during his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- dental disorders
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 5, 2009
- Citation
- 0904240
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- Remanded (sent back)
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