Diagnostic Code 9913: Teeth. Loss Due to Substance/Bone Loss Rating Criteria
- CFR section
- 38 CFR § 4.150
- Rating range
- 0% to 40%
- Rating levels
- 5
- Body system
- Dental and oral conditions
The VA rates Teeth. Loss Due to Substance/Bone Loss under diagnostic code 9913 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 9913 rating criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 0% | Where the loss of masticatory surface can be restored by suitable prosthesis What raters look formasticatory surface can be restored by prosthesis |
| 10% | Where the lost masticatory surface cannot be restored by suitable prosthesis: all upper anterior teeth missing; all lower anterior teeth missing; or all upper and lower teeth on one side missing What raters look forall upper anterior teeth missing; all lower anterior teeth missing; all upper and lower teeth on one side missing |
| 20% | Where the lost masticatory surface cannot be restored by suitable prosthesis: all upper and lower posterior teeth missing; or all upper and lower anterior teeth missing What raters look forall upper and lower posterior teeth missing; all upper and lower anterior teeth missing |
| 30% | Where the lost masticatory surface cannot be restored by suitable prosthesis: loss of all upper teeth; or loss of all lower teeth What raters look forloss of all upper teeth; loss of all lower teeth |
| 40% | Where the lost masticatory surface cannot be restored by suitable prosthesis: loss of all teeth What raters look forloss of all teeth |
Frequently asked questions
What is VA diagnostic code 9913?
Diagnostic code 9913 is the VA rating schedule entry for Teeth. Loss Due to Substance/Bone Loss, 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 9913?
DC 9913 provides ratings of 0%, 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%. The percentage depends on which criteria your medical evidence documents, not on the diagnosis alone.
What does the highest rating under DC 9913 require?
The 40% rating for Teeth. Loss Due to Substance/Bone Loss requires: Where the lost masticatory surface cannot be restored by suitable prosthesis: loss of all teeth.
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