Diagnostic code
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
- 4
- 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% | Loss of teeth with loss of masticatory surface replaceable by suitable prosthesis What raters look forreplaceable by prosthesis |
| 10% | All upper or all lower teeth missing with bone loss not replaceable by prosthesis What raters look forall upper or lower missing; not replaceable |
| 20% | All upper and lower teeth missing with bone loss not replaceable by prosthesis What raters look forall teeth missing; not replaceable |
| 40% | Loss of all teeth with bone loss requiring continuous medication What raters look forall teeth lost; continuous medication |
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%, 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: Loss of all teeth with bone loss requiring continuous medication.
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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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