The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for loss of teeth and respiratory disorder. The decision summary is that both conditions were not incurred in or aggravated by active service.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran's loss of teeth was caused by an in-service event, as there was no indication of trauma or osteomyelitis leading to bone loss. For respiratory disorder, the claim was withdrawn prior to any decision being made.
- Claimed conditions
- loss of teeth, respiratory disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 27, 2011
- Citation
- 1127960
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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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- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeal for compensation under 38 USC § 1151 for loss of teeth, and the appeal is dismissed.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for service connection for a respiratory disorder, including COPD and emphysema, is being remanded due to the submission of new and relevant evidence. The Board finds that the evidence submitted tends to disprove a link between his current condition and active service.
- Whole decision: Granted
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