The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for residuals of a root canal is remanded due to the need for another VA examination by an endodontist specialist. The examiner must consider all relevant medical history and current symptoms, including loss of teeth and maxilla.
The deciding factor: The previous VA examination was not performed by an endodontist as required in the November 2022 Board remand directives.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of a root canal, loss of teeth due to bone loss of the body of the maxilla or mandible
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 11, 2023
- Citation
- 23055609
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
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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