Bone Structure of the Skull
Rated Under Another Condition
This condition is typically rated under Fracture, Skull (DC 5296). The rating criteria below reflects that diagnostic code.
Bone Structure of the Skull is a VA-ratable condition . Maximum rating: 80%.
Rating Criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 80% | Brain is coming through the skull. |
| 50% | Loss area larger than size of a 50-cent piece or 1.140 in2. |
| 30% | Loss area between 10% and 50%. |
| 10% | Loss of skull area smaller than the size of a 25-cent piece or 0.716 in2. |
Important Notes
Rated under Fracture, Skull (DC 5296)
Filing Tips
Pro Tip: The VA won't connect the dots for you. That's your job. Build the paper trail before you file.
Gather medical evidence showing a current diagnosis of this condition.
Document in-service events, injuries, or exposures that caused or aggravated this condition.
Consider a nexus letter from a medical professional linking your condition to service.