The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have resulted in a combined rating of 100%, qualifying him for Class IV dental treatment. The Board has also found that the Veteran sustained trauma to teeth 7, 8, 9, and 10 during his military service, meeting the requirements for Class II(a) eligibility.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's combined disability rating of 100% qualifies him for Class IV dental treatment under VA regulations. The Board also found that he sustained trauma to teeth 7, 8, 9, and 10 during his military service, meeting the requirements for Class II(a) eligibility.
- Claimed conditions
- tooth loss
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 27, 2023
- Citation
- 23024601
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What this means for you
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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for a respiratory disability but dismissed appeals for service connection and increased ratings for various other conditions.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Board dismissed the appeal due to an improper concurrent election of review options.
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