Loss of mandible, complete, between angles
The VA rates Loss of mandible, complete, between angles under Diagnostic Code 9901 at a single 100% level. The applicable level depends on the full criteria and the evidence for the condition. These percentages are alternatives, not amounts to add together.
Catalog name: Mandible, loss of, complete, between angles.
Rating schedule — DC 9901 at a glance
- Minimum rating
- 100%
- Maximum rating
- 100%
- Rating tiers
- 1
- CFR section
- § 4.150
- Body system
- Dental & Oral Conditions
- Secondary conditions
- 0
Lowest schedular rating available
Full schedular disability
100%
Part 4 rating schedule
None mapped
What are the VA rating criteria for Loss of mandible, complete, between angles?
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 100% | Mandible, loss of, complete, between angles |
“Mandible, loss of, complete, between angles”
What other dental & oral conditions does the VA rate?
These diagnostic codes sit next to Loss of mandible, complete, between angles in 38 CFR Part 4. The rating schedule is ordered anatomically, so neighbouring codes usually cover the same joint, organ, or system, and a claim often involves more than one of them.
- 9900Maxilla or mandible, chronic osteomyelitis, osteonecrosis or osteoradionecrosis ofRated up to 0%
- 9902Mandible, loss of, including ramus, unilaterally or bilaterallyRated up to 70%
- 9903Mandible, nonunion of, confirmed by diagnostic imaging studiesRated up to 30%
- 9904Mandible, malunion ofRated up to 20%
- 9905Temporomandibular disorder (TMD)Rated up to 50%
- 9908Condyloid process, loss of, one or both sidesRated up to 30%
- 9909Coronoid process, loss ofRated up to 20%
- 9911Hard palate, loss ofRated up to 30%
- 9913Teeth, loss of, due to loss of substance of body of maxilla or mandible without loss of continuityRated up to 40%
- 9914Maxilla, loss of more than halfRated up to 100%
Common Questions About Loss of mandible, complete, between angles VA Ratings
What is the VA rating range for Loss of mandible, complete, between angles?
The VA rates Loss of mandible, complete, between angles under Diagnostic Code 9901 at 100%. The minimum 100% rating requires: Mandible, loss of, complete, between angles. The maximum 100% rating requires: Mandible, loss of, complete, between angles.
Which 38 CFR diagnostic code does the VA use for Loss of mandible, complete, between angles?
The VA rates Loss of mandible, complete, between angles under Diagnostic Code (DC) 9901, governed by 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.150. The diagnostic code establishes the specific rating tiers and severity criteria the VA examiner applies.
Can Loss of mandible, complete, between angles qualify for TDIU?
Yes — a 100% rating for Loss of mandible, complete, between angles alone meets the single-disability threshold for TDIU (38 CFR § 4.16). If the condition prevents substantially gainful employment, the veteran is compensated at the 100% rate without a schedular 100% rating.
What evidence supports a higher rating for Loss of mandible, complete, between angles?
The key evidence for Loss of mandible, complete, between angles is documentation of how the condition affects daily functioning. Treatment records showing worsening symptoms, functional limitations documented by your provider, and buddy statements describing observable impact on daily life all strengthen the claim. A nexus letter from a qualified medical professional linking the current severity to service is essential for contested claims.
What happens at the C&P exam for Loss of mandible, complete, between angles?
The C&P examiner uses a Dental & Oral Conditions DBQ and evaluates your condition against the DC 9901 rating criteria. The examiner documents symptom frequency, severity, and functional impact. Bring all treatment records and describe your worst days, not your best — the VA rates on the full clinical picture across time, not a snapshot of one good day.
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