The Veteran's claim for service connection for a dental condition for purposes of VA outpatient treatment is being remanded to the RO for further action, including referral to the appropriate VA Medical Center (VAMC) and issuance of proper notice.
The deciding factor: The case was remanded due to the need to clarify eligibility requirements and determine if the Veteran meets the basic eligibility criteria for dental treatment under 38 C.F.R. § 17.161.
- Claimed conditions
- dental condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 23, 2013
- Citation
- 1330357
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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
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