The Veteran's teeth were extracted during service, and the Board found that these extractions do not meet the legal requirements for service connection for outpatient dental treatment purposes.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's teeth were extracted due to chronic periodontal disease, which is not considered a service trauma and therefore does not qualify for VA outpatient dental treatment eligibility.
- Claimed conditions
- tooth extractions
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 13, 2014
- Citation
- 1427044
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- Denied
The Veteran's dental disability, including gum disease and tooth extractions, is not considered a disability for VA compensation purposes.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for a dental condition, specifically jaw malalignment, finding that any such condition was not incurred or aggravated by service. The Board noted the Veteran's tooth extractions in service were necessary treatment for periodontal disease and that any subsequent jaw conditions were related to expected changes following these procedures.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for service connection for tooth extractions and for VA dental treatment purposes was denied as he did not meet the eligibility criteria for these claims.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for chronic kidney stone disability and eligibility for VA outpatient dental (Class II(a)) treatment on a one-time completion basis. The veteran's claim of service connection for tooth extractions is REMANDED to the RO.
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