a disorder that can be SC for compensation purposes, and evaluated under, or by appropriate analogy to, the , 9900-series DCs, and a disorder that is not listed in (treatable carious teeth, replaceable missing teeth, dental or alveolar abscesses, or periodontal disease) or in (calculus, acute periodontal disease, third molars, impacted or malposed teeth, or other developmental defects). for a the issue is entitlement to SC for compensation clearly seeks “compensation” that is a purposes of the specified condition. dental/oral condition not dental disability. seeks only clearly refer the claim to the nearest VA medical center “dental treatment,” connection for dental treatment (VAMC) dental clinic of jurisdiction or eligibility “service or equivalent wording clerk for determination of eligibility, and purposes,” do not develop and/or decide the claim unless or until the medical center requests a determination on VA Form 10-7131, Exchange of Beneficiary Information and Request for Administrative Action. seeks for a clarify the claim before taking other action. “service connection” that is a dental/oral condition not Explanation: dental disability SC can be established for compensation purposes and/or for treatment purposes. RO personnel must neither refer a claim to the medical center as a treatment claim if not clear, nor decide the issue of SC for compensation purposes of a dental/oral condition that is a not dental disability unless the claimant is clearly seeking compensation. seeks for an clarify the claim before taking other action. “service connection” dental disorder (wording unspecified such as The intent could be to seek a Explanation: “dental “or “dental condition”) determination of SC for compensation purposes or for treatment purposes and the description is insufficient to determine whether the dental disorder or condition is a dental disability. seeks treatment for a clarify the claim before taking other action. dental disability for which SC for compensation purposes is possible but not previously Explanation: established The claimant could be seeking treatment only, but could also be eligible for SC for compensation purposes, which may be relevant treatment eligibility. Treatment can be provided for
a disorder that can be SC for compensation purposes, and evaluated under, or by appropriate analogy to, the , 9900-series DCs, and a disorder that is not listed in (treatable carious teeth, replaceable missing teeth, dental or alveolar abscesses, or periodontal disease) or in (calculus, acute periodontal disease, third molars, impacted or malposed teeth, or other developmental defects). clearly seeks “compensation” for a dental/oral condition that is not a dental disability. the issue is entitlement to SC for compensation purposes of the specified condition. clearly seeks only “dental treatment,” “service connection for dental treatment purposes,” or equivalent wording refer the claim to the nearest VA medical center (VAMC) dental clinic of jurisdiction or eligibility clerk for determination of eligibility, and do not develop and/or decide the claim unless or until the medical center requests a determination on VA Form 10-7131, Exchange of Beneficiary Information and Request for Administrative Action. seeks “service connection” for a dental/oral condition that is not a dental disability clarify the claim before taking other action. Explanation: SC can be established for compensation purposes and/or for treatment purposes. RO personnel must neither refer a claim to the medical center as a treatment claim if not clear, nor decide the issue of SC for compensation purposes of a dental/oral condition that is not a dental disability unless the claimant is clearly seeking compensation. seeks “service connection” for an unspecified dental disorder (wording such as “dental “or “dental condition”) clarify the claim before taking other action. Explanation: The intent could be to seek a determination of SC for compensation purposes or for treatment purposes and the description is insufficient to determine whether the dental disorder or condition is a dental disability. seeks treatment for a dental disability for which SC for compensation purposes is possible but not previously established clarify the claim before taking other action. Explanation: The claimant could be seeking treatment only, but could also be eligible for SC for compensation purposes, which may be relevant treatment eligibility. Treatment can be provided for
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