Claiming Maxilla Malunion?
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VA Rating Tiers
40%
severe mxmal
20%
moderate mxmal
10%
mild mxmal
0%
Meets minimum criteria
Rating Notes
- ›40%: Maxillary malunion — significant malocclusion or deformity causing marked functional impairment. DC 9916.
- ›20%: Moderate maxillary malunion — malocclusion or deformity with some functional limitation. DC 9916.
- ›10%: Mild maxillary malunion — minor deformity with minimal functional impact. DC 9916.
- ›0%: Documented but below compensable threshold — service connected but non-compensable.
- ›DC 9916: Maxilla malunion/nonunion — rated similarly to mandibular malunion (DC 9904).
- ›Rated 10–40% based on severity of malalignment and functional limitation.
- ›If the maxilla fracture did not heal at all (nonunion), see Maxilla Nonunion (also DC 9916).
Eligibility Basics
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Current symptoms
✅
In-service event
✅
Diagnosis or lay evidence
- •DC 9916 — maxilla malunion or nonunion, rated similarly to mandibular conditions.
- •Malunion means the upper jaw healed in a misaligned position.
- •Causes bite (occlusion) problems, facial asymmetry, or functional limitations.
- •Service connection requires evidence of the in-service maxilla fracture.
Evidence to Gather
Service Records
- •records of facial or maxillary fracture during service
- •treatment records for upper jaw injury — splinting, surgery
Medical Evidence
- •imaging (CT or X-ray) showing healed but misaligned maxilla
- •maxillofacial surgeon records documenting malunion
- •dental records showing bite or occlusion problems
Lay Evidence (Buddy Statements)
- •personal statement describing the in-service facial injury
- •statement noting bite change or facial asymmetry after service
Diagnostic Tests
- •CT scan of maxilla / facial bones
- •panoramic X-ray
- •dental bite / occlusion assessment
C&P Exam Preparation
Exam type: Oral Medicine / Maxillofacial Surgery — Maxilla Malunion
Be ready to describe
- •when and how the fracture occurred during service
- •how the jaw healed — bite problems, facial asymmetry
- •current functional limitations
- •any corrective treatments attempted
Prep notes
- •Bring service records documenting the maxilla fracture.
- •Bring imaging (CT, panoramic X-ray) showing the healed but misaligned jaw.
- •Show the examiner how your teeth come together.
- •Describe worst-day symptoms.
Quick Facts
- Diagnostic Code
- DC 9916
- Category
- Dental / Oral
- Subcategory
- Jaw / Maxilla
- Typical Claim Type
- direct
- Rating Range
- 0% – 40%
Also Known As
maxilla malunionupper jaw malunionmaxillary fracture healed wrongupper jaw malalignmentmaxillary malunion
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