Teeth Grinding
Rated Under Another Condition
This condition is typically rated under Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) (DC 9905). The rating criteria below reflects that diagnostic code.
Teeth Grinding is a VA-ratable condition . Maximum rating: 50%.
Rating Criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 50% | No more than 10mm **AND** requires mechanically altered foods. |
| 40% | 21 to 29 mm **AND** requires full liquid and pureed foods. |
| 40% | 11mm to 20mm **AND** requires mechanically altered foods. |
| 40% | No more than 10mm. |
| 30% | 30 to 34 mm **AND** requires full liquid and pureed foods. |
| 30% | 21 to 29mm **AND** requires soft and semi-solid foods. |
| 30% | 11mm to 20mm. |
| 20% | 30 to 34 mm **AND** requires soft and semi-solid foods. |
| 20% | 21 to 29 mm. |
| 10% | Pain with motion. |
| 10% | 30 to 34 mm. |
| 10% | Pain with motion. |
| 10% | No more than 4mm. |
Important Notes
Rated under Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) (DC 9905)
Filing Tips
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