The Veteran's claim for service connection for a dental disability, claimed as gum disease, is denied. The case is remanded to determine eligibility for VA outpatient dental treatment.
The deciding factor: The condition of the Veteran's teeth and periodontal tissues were not shown to be incurred or aggravated in line of duty during active service.
- Claimed conditions
- Periodontal disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 17, 2019
- Citation
- 19171858
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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).
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