Diagnostic Code 9904: Malunion of Mandible Rating Criteria
- CFR section
- 38 CFR § 4.150
- Rating range
- 0% to 20%
- Rating levels
- 3
- Body system
- Dental and oral conditions
The VA rates Malunion of Mandible under diagnostic code 9904 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 9904 rating criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 0% | Displacement, not causing anterior or posterior open bite What raters look fordisplacement without open bite |
| 10% | Displacement, causing moderate anterior or posterior open bite What raters look formoderate anterior or posterior open bite |
| 20% | Displacement, causing severe anterior or posterior open bite What raters look forsevere anterior or posterior open bite |
Frequently asked questions
What is VA diagnostic code 9904?
Diagnostic code 9904 is the VA rating schedule entry for Malunion of Mandible, 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 9904?
DC 9904 provides ratings of 0%, 10%, 20%. The percentage depends on which criteria your medical evidence documents, not on the diagnosis alone.
What does the highest rating under DC 9904 require?
The 20% rating for Malunion of Mandible requires: Displacement, causing severe anterior or posterior open bite.
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