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…
A mucous retention cyst that forms under the tongue due to a blocked sublingual salivary gland duct. Ranulas can cause swelling under the tongue, difficulty speaking, difficulty swallowing, and interference with eating. Rated based on the frequency of recurrence and functional impact.
The VA rates this condition based on how often symptoms occur and how severe each episode is. The examiner will ask about the frequency, duration, and intensity of your episodes, as well as how they affect your ability to work.
Diagnostic code
DC 9913
Rating range
0% – 10%
Rating levels
2
Rating criteria are defined in 38 CFR 4.150, DC 9913. 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 a recurrent ranula or a persistent ranula that causes ongoing swelling, discomfort under the tongue, and intermittent difficulty speaking or swallowing.
What the VA looks for
Conditions commonly associated with Ranula (Sublingual Cyst) 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