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The Veteran's claim for service connection for a dental disorder is denied as he does not have a compensable dental disability.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his right wrist disability is denied as there is no evidence of ankylosis, which would warrant a higher rating.

The deciding factor: The Veteran did not lose any part of the maxilla or mandible due to trauma, thus failing to meet the criteria for compensation under VA regulations.,There was no evidence of ankylosis in the right wrist, which is required for a higher rating under DC 5214.

Claimed conditions
Dental Disorder, Traumatic Arthritis of the Right Wrist
How they argued it
Direct service connection
Exposure basis
None
Rating assigned
None in this decision
Decision date
November 5, 2019
Citation
19183110

Veterans Law Judge

Stephen Hoopengardner

Judge attribution: 2025 complete; earlier years partial.

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