Claiming Maxilla Loss (Half or Less)?
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VA Rating Tiers
30%
minor maxilla loss
0%
Meets minimum criteria
Rating Notes
- ›30%: Loss of half or less of the maxilla — fixed 30% rating for minor maxillary loss. DC 9915.
- ›0%: Documented but below compensable threshold — service connected but non-compensable.
- ›DC 9915: Loss of half or less of the maxilla — fixed rating of 30%.
- ›For loss of more than half, DC 9914 applies (50%).
- ›Operative report is essential to document the exact extent of maxilla removed.
Eligibility Basics
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Current symptoms
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In-service event
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Diagnosis or lay evidence
- •DC 9915 — loss of half or less of the maxilla, rated at 30%.
- •If more than half of the maxilla was lost, file under Maxilla Loss (More Than Half) — DC 9914, rated at 50%.
- •Service connection may be direct or secondary to a service-connected condition.
Evidence to Gather
Service Records
- •records of facial trauma during service
- •radiation or cancer treatment records linked to service
Medical Evidence
- •maxillofacial surgery operative reports documenting extent of maxilla loss
- •imaging (CT, panoramic X-ray) confirming bone loss
- •prosthetic fitting records
Lay Evidence (Buddy Statements)
- •personal statement describing in-service event and resulting surgery
- •buddy statement confirming in-service injury
Diagnostic Tests
- •CT scan of maxilla / facial bones
- •panoramic X-ray
- •operative report
C&P Exam Preparation
Exam type: Oral Medicine / Maxillofacial Surgery — Maxilla Loss
Be ready to describe
- •what caused the loss and when it occurred
- •how much of the upper jaw was removed
- •current symptoms and functional limitations
Prep notes
- •Bring the operative report from maxilla surgery.
- •Bring imaging (CT or X-ray).
- •Describe current eating, speech, and comfort issues.
Quick Facts
- Diagnostic Code
- DC 9915
- Category
- Dental / Oral
- Subcategory
- Jaw / Maxilla
- Typical Claim Type
- direct
- Rating Range
- 0% – 30%
Also Known As
maxilla loss half or lessupper jaw partial loss smallpartial maxillectomy minorsmall maxilla losslimited upper jaw loss
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