Condition Rating Guides
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Residual effects from surgical removal of a torus mandibularis, which is a bony growth on the inside of the lower jaw. Surgery may be needed when the growth interferes with eating, speaking, or fitting dentures. Rated based on residual complications.
The VA rates this condition based on how much it affects your ability to work and carry out daily activities. The examiner will focus on the functional limitations your condition causes, not just the diagnosis itself.
Diagnostic code
DC 9999-9900
Rating range
0% – 10%
Rating levels
2
Rating criteria are defined in 38 CFR 4.150, DC 9999-9900. This guide presents a plain-language summary and is not a substitute for the full regulatory text. Always consult a VSO or VA-accredited attorney for case-specific advice.
Your mandibular torus removal left residual effects such as chronic pain at the surgical site, nerve damage causing numbness of the lower lip or chin, or the bony growth has recurred.
What the VA looks for
Conditions commonly associated with Mandibular Torus Removal Residuals or rated under the same body system.
Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ)
Loss of Teeth (Due to Bone Loss)
Jaw Fracture Residuals
Chronic Osteomyelitis of the Jaw
Nonunion of the Mandible
Loss of Hard Palate
Partial Loss of Mandible
Partial Loss of Maxilla