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Evidence checklist

Chronic Osteomyelitis of the Jaw

DC 990038 CFR § 4.150Dental/Oral

Evidence strength

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01

Specialist opinion

Highest value0 of 2 collected
Oral surgery or maxillofacial evaluation documenting osteomyelitisCritical

Records documenting diagnosis of chronic jaw osteomyelitis, symptoms (pain, drainage, trismus), and treatment (antibiotics, debridement, sequestrectomy).

Private provider · independent opinion
Nexus opinion linking jaw osteomyelitis to service (trauma, dental injury, radiation)Critical

Medical opinion connecting chronic jaw osteomyelitis to in-service jaw injury, penetrating trauma, or radiation therapy for a service-connected head/neck cancer.

Private provider · independent opinion
02

Diagnostic tests and lab results

0 of 1 collected
Panoramic X-ray or CT documenting bony changesCritical

Radiographic findings of bone destruction, sequestra, involucrum, or sclerosis characteristic of osteomyelitis.

Imaging or lab facility · records request
03

Lay statements

0 of 2 collected
Buddy statement from spouse, family, or fellow service member

A written statement from someone who can describe observable symptoms and how your condition affects daily life.

You or a witness · VA Form 21-4138 or 21-10210How to get this →
Personal statement describing symptoms and functional impact

Your own written account of how this condition affects your daily activities, work, and relationships. Describe your worst days.

You or a witness · VA Form 21-4138 or 21-10210How to get this →
04

Service records

0 of 1 collected
Service treatment records (STRs)Critical

Military medical records showing in-service treatment, complaints, or injuries related to this condition.

NPRC / milConnect · SF-180
Condition guideRating criteria and what VA looks forBuddy statement builderGuided VA Form 21-10210

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