The Board denied service connection for hair loss, teeth infection/loss of teeth, and loss of fingernails as there was no evidence showing these conditions were related to the Veteran's military service.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not support a link between the Veteran's current conditions and his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- hair loss, loss of teeth/teeth infection, loss of fingernails
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 6, 2026
- Citation
- A26031099
This is a plain-language summary generated by AI from a public Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision. It can contain errors — always verify against the original. Look up the original decision on VA.gov (opens in a new tab) using citation A26031099.
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's hair loss and high cholesterol were denied as they are not considered disabilities for VA compensation purposes.,The Veteran's left arm condition was remanded due to inadequate examination, requiring a new evaluation.
- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection of hair loss.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for hypertension and hair loss (secondary to hypertension) as there is no current disability found, and the Veteran did not provide evidence showing impairment affecting earning capacity.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 are being remanded due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error, requiring the provision of an adequate medical opinion regarding whether her current disabilities are related to VA care.
Free starter guide for your own claim
Reading this because you were denied or under-rated? Get the plain-English next steps — your appeal options, the deadline that protects you, and how appeals like yours turn out. One email, no spam.
We will only use this to send the guide. No spam, unsubscribe any time. We never sell your information.
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.