Opinion ID: 2752527
Heading Depth: 2
Heading Rank: 3

Heading: Dental disability

Text: In May 1970, Mr. Washington received a comprehen- sive dental exam, during which no abnormalities were noted. In September 1970, May 1972, and June 1972, teeth were removed. In July 2001, Mr. Washington submitted a claim for entitlement to service connection for a dental disability. The Board found that none of Mr. Washington’s teeth were removed due to trauma and that Mr. Washington was not entitled to compensation for the loss of his teeth. The Board also found that Mr. Washington was not a member of any of the classes that would entitle him to receive outpatient dental care. The Veterans Court affirmed that Mr. Washington did not meet the criteria for compensation for a dental disability or for eligibility to receive outpatient treatment.