The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue disorder and infection due to dental work have been denied. The Board found no additional disability resulting from VA treatment, and the evidence did not support a finding of fault on VA’s part.
The deciding factor: VA treatment records showed that the Veteran had pre-existing conditions prior to any VA care, and there was no indication of negligence or lack of informed consent in the dental procedure. The Board found insufficient evidence linking the current disability to VA care.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic fatigue disorder, infection due to dental work
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 17, 2020
- Citation
- 20048102
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