# Service Connection Of Dental Conditions For Treatment Purposes
> **US Department of Veterans Affairs** · Final rule. · Published 1999-06-08 · 64 FR 30392
## Document
- **Document number:** 99-14250
- **Category:** va-benefits
- **Agency:** US Department of Veterans Affairs
- **Federal Register citation:** 64 FR 30392
- **CFR reference:** 38 CFR 3
- **Publication date:** 1999-06-08
## Abstract

This document amends the Department of Veterans Affairs adjudication regulations for determining whether dental conditions are service-connected for purposes of eligibility for outpatient dental treatment. This amendment clarifies requirements for service connection of dental conditions and provides that VA will consider certain dental conditions service-connected for treatment purposes if they are shown in service after a period of 180 days.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/06/08/99-14250/service-connection-of-dental-conditions-for-treatment-purposes)
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