Service connection for 7th and 9th cranial nerve damage, claimed as residuals of frenectomy, is denied.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, other than PTSD to include a psychogenic reaction, is denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's claims were not supported by current diagnoses or medical evidence linking the claimed conditions to service or any service-connected disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- 7th cranial nerve damage, 9th cranial nerve damage, Acquired psychiatric disorder, other than PTSD to include a psychogenic reaction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 19, 2023
- Citation
- 23022953
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