The Veteran's claim for service connection for a dental disability for compensation purposes is denied as he does not have a compensable dental disability. The matter of his eligibility for treatment purposes must be referred to VHA.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the Veteran had a compensable dental disability, specifically due to loss of substance of the maxilla or mandible resulting from in-service trauma.
- Claimed conditions
- missing teeth, periodontal disease, gingivitis, caries
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 14, 2022
- Citation
- 22034741
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What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
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- Remanded (sent back)
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