Claiming Maxilla Nonunion?
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VA Rating Tiers
30%
with false motion
10%
without false motion
0%
Meets minimum criteria
Rating Notes
- ›30%: Maxillary nonunion — mobile fragments with significant functional limitation of chewing or speech. DC 9916.
- ›10%: Maxillary nonunion — mild functional impairment with some malocclusion. DC 9916.
- ›0%: Documented but below compensable threshold — service connected but non-compensable.
- ›DC 9916: Maxilla malunion/nonunion.
- ›Rated similarly to mandibular nonunion (DC 9903).
- ›30%: Nonunion with false motion (pseudarthrosis).
- ›10%: Nonunion without false motion.
Eligibility Basics
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Current symptoms
✅
In-service event
✅
Diagnosis or lay evidence
- •DC 9916 — maxilla malunion/nonunion, rated based on functional limitation.
- •Nonunion means the fractured upper jaw never fused into solid bone.
- •Service connection requires evidence of the in-service maxilla fracture.
- •Rated similarly to mandibular nonunion — assess for false motion and functional impairment.
Evidence to Gather
Service Records
- •records documenting maxilla fracture during service
- •treatment records for upper jaw fracture
Medical Evidence
- •imaging (CT or X-ray) showing nonunion of maxilla
- •oral surgeon or maxillofacial surgeon records documenting nonunion
Lay Evidence (Buddy Statements)
- •personal statement describing jaw fracture during service and ongoing instability
- •buddy statement confirming in-service injury
Diagnostic Tests
- •CT scan of maxilla
- •panoramic X-ray
- •oral surgery evaluation for jaw stability
C&P Exam Preparation
Exam type: Oral Medicine / Maxillofacial Surgery — Maxilla Nonunion
Be ready to describe
- •when and how the upper jaw fracture occurred
- •whether there is any abnormal movement at the fracture site
- •current pain and functional limitations
Prep notes
- •Bring service records documenting the maxilla fracture.
- •Bring imaging showing the nonunion.
- •Describe any abnormal jaw movement to the examiner.
- •Describe worst-day symptoms.
Quick Facts
- Diagnostic Code
- DC 9916
- Category
- Dental / Oral
- Subcategory
- Jaw / Maxilla
- Typical Claim Type
- direct
- Rating Range
- 0% – 30%
Also Known As
maxilla nonunionupper jaw nonunionmaxillary fracture not healedmaxillary nonunionupper jaw false joint
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