The Veteran's service-connected tooth condition has not manifested in any loss of teeth where the lost masticatory surface cannot be replaced, and thus does not warrant a compensable disability rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show any loss of teeth or inability to restore the lost masticatory surface with a suitable prosthesis.
- Claimed conditions
- tooth condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 21, 2019
- Citation
- 19148695
What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Remanded (sent back)
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