The Veteran's unauthorized non-VA dental treatment from August 19, 2004 to October 11, 2004 was not rendered due to a medical emergency where delay would have been hazardous to his health. As such, the claim for payment or reimbursement is denied.
The deciding factor: The services were not provided in an emergency situation where delay would have been hazardous to life or health.
- Claimed conditions
- teeth numbered 15, 23, 25, 26, and 31, adult prophylaxis, completed maxillary denture, removable partial denture/metal base for teeth numbered 18, 19, 23-26, 30, 31
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 26, 2012
- Citation
- 1202882
This is a plain-language summary generated by AI from a public Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision. It can contain errors — always verify against the original. Read the original VA decision (opens in a new tab) using citation 1202882.
What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
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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