All VA diagnostic codes › §4.150
38 CFR Diagnostic Code 9913 — Teeth, loss of, due to loss of substance of body of maxilla or mandible without loss of continuity
Rating schedule §4.150 — § 4.150 Schedule of ratings—dental and oral conditions.
| Rating | Criteria (38 CFR §4.150) |
|---|---|
| 40% | Loss of all teeth |
| 30% | Loss of all upper teeth |
| 30% | Loss of all lower teeth |
| 20% | All upper and lower posterior teeth missing |
| 20% | All upper and lower anterior teeth missing |
| 10% | All upper anterior teeth missing |
| 10% | All lower anterior teeth missing |
| 10% | All upper and lower teeth on one side missing |
| 0% | Where the loss of masticatory surface can be restored by suitable prosthesis |
Notes in the regulation
- Note—These ratings apply only to bone loss through trauma or disease such as osteomyelitis, and not to the loss of the alveolar process as a result of periodontal disease, since such loss is not considered disabling
Source. Quoted from 38 CFR Part 4, the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities, as published by the eCFR for 2026-07-01. We quote the regulation rather than paraphrase it. The rating schedule changes; check the eCFR link for the current text.
Official 2026 VA monthly compensation, including the 2.8% COLA increase.
Dependent add-ons start at a 30% rating. Child-only and dependent-parent rates: see the full 2026 pay chart.
2026 base rates, all ratings (veteran alone)
| Rating | Monthly (2026, incl. 2.8% COLA) |
|---|---|
| 10% | $180.42 |
| 20% | $356.66 |
| 30% | $552.47 |
| 40% | $795.84 |
| 50% | $1,132.90 |
| 60% | $1,435.02 |
| 70% | $1,808.45 |
| 80% | $2,102.15 |
| 90% | $2,362.30 |
| 100% | $3,938.58 |
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