The Board has granted service connection for residuals of a head trauma and a jaw disability, finding that the Veteran's symptoms are related to his active service. However, he does not meet the criteria for service-connected compensation or VA outpatient dental treatment due to partial loss of tooth number seven.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's claims were based on credible testimony regarding his in-service injuries and subsequent symptoms, which led to a finding that residuals of head trauma and jaw disability are related to active service. However, he does not have a compensable dental condition or disability, nor did he meet the criteria for VA outpatient dental treatment.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of head trauma, jaw disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 4, 2014
- Citation
- 1405010
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