Dental/OralDC 9916b
Broken Upper Jaw - Malunion (Malunion of Maxilla)
Malunion of the maxilla means the upper jaw healed improperly after a fracture, resulting in displacement. It is rated under DC 9916b based on the degree of open bite when the jaw is closed. An open bite exists when some front or back teeth do not touch when the jaw is shut.
VA Rating Levels
0%
Jaw is displaced but there is no open bite.
10%
Moderate degree of open bite.
30%
Severe degree of open bite.
Exam Tips & Key Evidence
- →This works the same way as malunion of the mandible. The key difference is it involves the upper jaw rather than the lower.
- →A 0% rating still provides service connection, which is valuable for VA dental care eligibility.
Commonly Related Conditions
38 CFR Reference
38 CFR 4.150, DC 9916b