The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for loss of teeth due to trauma, finding that there was no evidence showing bone loss in the maxilla or mandible resulting from trauma. The Veteran had already been granted service connection for other dental conditions.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show any bone loss in the maxilla or mandible resulting from trauma, and the Veteran's claim was based on periodontal disease rather than trauma.
- Claimed conditions
- loss of teeth due to trauma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 15, 2021
- Citation
- A21018276
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What this means for you
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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: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to a duty to assist error regarding the Veteran's dental condition, specifically whether his loss of teeth is due to trauma or disease. The Veteran will need to undergo a VA examination to address these issues.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for further development to determine if the Veteran meets eligibility criteria for VA dental treatment and to obtain any necessary medical opinions.
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