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Thanks All for responding.  You all confirmed for me what the VA has a difficulty doing.  VA Dental is still SNAFU.  Same with most VA "policy informational guidelines".  Confirmed that they are talking to lawyers, politicians and lobbyists and not the veterans.  Thanks for the TDIU info.  Not willing to go that route as I am still employable and did not want to cheat the system from those who may need it.  Besides after fighting for 6 years to get where I am now in compensation makes me weary of starting the fight all over again.  I have found a nationwide dental group "Aspen Dental" that does limited pro bono work on Veteran's Day to needy vets.  I checked with one of their Michigan Clinics and while not free, they do offer discounts and sound willing to work with the vet/patient on a payment plan.  Their price for what I need is about $700 less than the dental norm in this area.   Just as a side note; I've sent a comment to my Congressional Rep who is a retired Marine 1 star.  Asking for a non-BS, spun, response.  Just asked for a situation report.  Will see what happens.  We all know what happens to logic when it gets to DC.