The Veteran seeks service connection for tooth loss, which he claims is secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus. The Board has remanded the case for further development and an opinion regarding whether the Veteran's tooth loss is related to his diabetes.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner did not adequately address the underlying theories of the Veteran's claim (secondary service connection or aggravation) and the claims file was not reviewed comprehensively.
- Claimed conditions
- tooth loss
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 17, 2012
- Citation
- 1214027
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
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).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Partly granted
The Board granted the Veteran's applications to reopen claims for service connection for mononucleosis, pulmonary emphysema, and severe tooth loss. The claim for TDIU was denied as moot due to a combined 100% rating.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied service connection for tooth loss, carpal tunnel syndrome of the right and left upper extremities, and a right middle finger disability as there was no evidence showing that these conditions were incurred in or caused by service.
- Whole decision: Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for a respiratory disability but dismissed appeals for service connection and increased ratings for various other conditions.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Board dismissed the appeal due to an improper concurrent election of review options.
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