Ramus, Loss of Whole or Part
Ramus, Loss of Whole or Part is a VA-ratable condition under diagnostic code 9901 in the Dental & Oral Conditions category. Maximum rating: 100%.
Rating Criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 100% | It's all gone. |
| 70% | Less than half or more is gone and a prosthesis **CANNOT** be used **AND** does effect chewing. |
| 50% | Less than half or more is gone and a prosthesis *can* be used **AND** does effect chewing. |
| 40% | Half or more is gone and a prosthesis **CANNOT** be used **AND** does **NOT** effect chewing. |
| 30% | Half or more is gone and a prosthesis *can* be used **AND** does **NOT** effect chewing. |
| 20% | Less than half is gone and a prosthesis **CANNOT** be used **AND** does **NOT** effect chewing. |
| 10% | Less than half is gone and a prosthesis *can* be used **AND** does **NOT** effect chewing. |
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.
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Review the rating criteria for DC 9901 to understand what symptoms warrant higher ratings.
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