Dental Implants

[grent]

my question is this once again

what is the final ruling on VA providing dental implants for 100% P and T vets

do they pay fee basis dental implants

just trying to get the final word is it yes or no

thanks

[desertshield]

I heard that if you are on blood thinner, like coumadin, and it makes your gums bleed from brushing etc. you may be able to get into dental as the bleeding may promote as a seconday condition, ( to the reason you are on blood thinner ), tooth decay or gum disease.

[Teac]

I heard that if you are on blood thinner, like coumadin, and it makes your gums bleed from brushing etc. you may be able to get into dental as the bleeding may promote as a seconday condition, ( to the reason you are on blood thinner ), tooth decay or gum disease.

I doubt that this is possible. most bleeding of the gums is caused from poor hygine......even in my case where I had dry mouth due to lung medications.... I had no bleeding.....and still lost my teeth...and loss of teeth alone is not considered a disability.

[militarynurse]

I doubt that this is possible. most bleeding of the gums is caused from poor hygine......even in my case where I had dry mouth due to lung medications.... I had no bleeding.....and still lost my teeth...and loss of teeth alone is not considered a disability.

If you search for "bleeding gums coumadin" on the Internet, there's plenty of references to this problem like:

http://heart.emedtv....f-warfarin.html and http://www.indiadental.com/gumdisease.html#causes so apparently it's a common

enough side effect of blood thinning / anti-clotting medication like warfarin which over time can lead to secondary ( or

aggravation of existing ) dental problems like periodontitis as bacteria just thrive on that blood.

Edited April 18, 2012 by militarynurse

[Teac]

If you search for "bleeding gums coumadin" on the Internet, there's plenty of references to this problem like:

http://heart.emedtv....f-warfarin.html and http://www.indiadent...ase.html#causes so apparently it's a common

enough side effect of blood thinning / anti-clotting medication like warfarin which over time can lead to secondary ( or

aggravation of existing ) dental problems like periodontitis as bacteria just thrive on that blood.

That may be... but regardless the va does not pay compensation for loss of teeth as it is not considered a disability......

Edited April 18, 2012 by Teac

[JON]

CPO is correct about dental not being compensable. My "award letter" for my front teeth admits service connection and allows treatment at any time, but no compensation.

[militarynurse]

That may be... but regardless the va does not pay compensation for loss of teeth as it is not considered a disability......

It's kinda like a 0% rating...no money, however, the VA may offer dental care which is sort of like having dental insurance. I won't ever say it's "free" dental care because we all know what Veterans had to go through to earn their VA benefits and for which some unfortunately sacrificed more than others to get. I like to see all Veterans get dental care. That stated, any 100% rated disabled Vet I've ever run into is physically or mentally or both in a very bad way and in all probability will have a shortened life span. They are no where near adequately compensated for their loss in the service of our country. If their SC'd injuries and diseases were the result of an accident etc. originating in the private sector, their compensation would likely be 3 times or more pittance the VA gives them. However, that's the reality of the world we live in. For reference: http://www.va.gov/vetapp03/Files/0322847.txt and http://38uscode.com/Courts/VetCourt/2006/Byrd_04-1384.pdf Edited April 21, 2012 by militarynurse