Maxilla, malunion or nonunion of

The VA rates Maxilla, malunion or nonunion of under Diagnostic Code 9916 at 0%, 10%, 30%. The minimum 0% rating requires: With displacement, causing mild anterior or posterior open bite. The maximum 30% rating requires: With false motion.

The VA rates Maxilla, malunion or nonunion of under Diagnostic Code (DC) 9916, governed by 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.150. The diagnostic code establishes the specific rating tiers and severity criteria the VA examiner applies.

A 0% rating requires: With displacement, causing mild anterior or posterior open bite. A 30% rating requires: With false motion. The difference typically reflects the frequency, severity, or functional impact of the condition as documented in medical records and C&P examination findings.

Maxilla, malunion or nonunion of maxes at 30%, well below the single-disability TDIU threshold. However, combined with other service-connected disabilities, TDIU may be achievable under 38 CFR § 4.16. Focus on establishing secondary conditions to increase the combined rating.

The key evidence for Maxilla, malunion or nonunion of 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.

The C&P examiner uses a Dental & Oral Conditions DBQ and evaluates your condition against the DC 9916 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.