VA Diagnostic Code 9908Condyloid process, loss of, one or both sides
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Condyloid process, loss of, one or both sides
Notes on this code
These notes are part of the regulation. They change how the levels above are applied.
- Note (1): For VA compensation purposes, diagnostic imaging studies include, but are not limited to, conventional radiography (X-ray), computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), positron emission tomography (PET), radionuclide bone scanning, or ultrasonography
- Note (2): Separately evaluate loss of vocal articulation, loss of smell, loss of taste, neurological impairment, respiratory dysfunction, and other impairments under the appropriate diagnostic code and combine under § 4.25 for each separately rated condition
Loss of Condyloid Process — VA Disability Rating (Diagnostic Code 9908)
Dental and Oral Conditions · 38 CFR § 4.150
Understanding This Condition
The condyloid process is part of the lower jaw (mandible)—it forms the rounded portion that connects to the skull at the jaw joint. This VA rating category, listed under Diagnostic Code 9908, covers the loss of the condyloid process on one or both sides.
Because this part of the jaw plays a role in how the jaw connects and functions, its loss can affect a range of everyday activities. The VA recognizes that impacts may extend beyond the jaw itself.
Available Rating Level
Under Diagnostic Code 9908, the VA provides a single evaluation level:
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 30% | Condyloid process, loss of, one or both sides |
What the VA Looks For
When evaluating this condition, the VA considers the following:
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Diagnostic imaging. For VA compensation purposes, imaging studies used to document the condition include, but are not limited to, conventional radiography (X-ray), computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), positron emission tomography (PET), radionuclide bone scanning, or ultrasonography.
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Separate evaluation of related impairments. The VA separately evaluates other impairments that may accompany this condition—such as loss of vocal articulation, loss of smell, loss of taste, neurological impairment, respiratory dysfunction, and other impairments—under the appropriate diagnostic code. Each separately rated condition is then combined under § 4.25.
This information is drawn from the VA rating schedule under 38 CFR § 4.150. It is provided for general educational purposes and describes how the condition is categorized in the rating schedule.
These criteria are a rendering of § 4.150, diagnostic code 9908. The official version is the one that governs your rating.
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