Diagnostic code
Diagnostic Code 9900: Maxilla or Mandible. Chronic Osteomyelitis/Necrosis Rating Criteria
- CFR section
- 38 CFR § 4.150
- Rating range
- 10% to 20%
- Rating levels
- 2
- Body system
- Dental and oral conditions
The VA rates Maxilla or Mandible. Chronic Osteomyelitis/Necrosis under diagnostic code 9900 in 38 CFR § 4.150. The table below is the full set of rating criteria, from the schedule itself, with the evidence factors raters look for at each level.
DC 9900 rating criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 10% | Within one of the lower or upper jaw bones What raters look forone jaw bone |
| 20% | Involving both upper and lower jaw bones What raters look forboth jaw bones |
Frequently asked questions
What is VA diagnostic code 9900?
Diagnostic code 9900 is the VA rating schedule entry for Maxilla or Mandible. Chronic Osteomyelitis/Necrosis, found in 38 CFR § 4.150. The VA assigns this code when it rates the condition and applies the criteria listed on this page.
What ratings are possible under DC 9900?
DC 9900 provides ratings of 10%, 20%. The percentage depends on which criteria your medical evidence documents, not on the diagnosis alone.
What does the highest rating under DC 9900 require?
The 20% rating for Chronic Osteomyelitis/Necrosis requires: Involving both upper and lower jaw bones.
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Claim Raven is not legal or medical advice and is not an official VA application. Rating criteria are quoted from 38 CFR Part 4; the VA applies them to your specific record.
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