The Veteran's loss of sense of smell and taste is not service-connected, as the VA dental implantation treatment did not cause these conditions.,The numbness in the lower lip and jaw is also not service-connected, as the VA dental procedures are not considered to be a proximate cause.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence does not establish that the Veteran's loss of sense of smell, taste, or numbness in the lower lip and jaw was caused by or worsened by VA dental implantation treatment.
- Claimed conditions
- anosmia, ageusia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 9, 2020
- Citation
- 20039532
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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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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Dismissed
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- Whole decision: Granted
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