The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection for lost teeth (dental disability) and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The original denial of these claims remains final.
The deciding factor: No new and material evidence was provided to substantiate the existence of a dental disability recognized as disabling for VA purposes, despite credible lay assertions regarding in-service injury.
- Claimed conditions
- gum disease, lost teeth
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 7, 2012
- Citation
- 1204592
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