Condition Rating Guides
Understand what the VA looks for at each rating level — loading conditions…
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Understand what the VA looks for at each rating level — loading conditions…
Loss of part of the upper jaw bone (maxilla). The VA rates based on how much bone was lost and whether a prosthesis can replace the missing bone and teeth.
The VA rates this condition based on objective clinical measurements and test results. The examiner will use standardized tests or lab values to determine the severity of your condition rather than relying primarily on subjective symptom reports.
Diagnostic code
DC 9901
Rating range
30% – 100%
Rating levels
3
Rating criteria are defined in 38 CFR 4.150, DC 9901. 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.
You have complete loss of the maxilla. This represents the most severe level of upper jaw bone loss, with total inability to chew and severe impact on speech and facial appearance.
What the VA looks for
Conditions commonly associated with Partial Loss of Maxilla 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
Loss of Soft Palate