Loss of Hard Palate
Loss of Hard Palate is a VA-ratable condition under diagnostic code 9911 in the Dental & Oral Conditions category. Maximum rating: 30%.
Rating Criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 30% | Half or more and **CANNOT** be replaced by prosthesis. |
| 20% | Less than half and **CANNOT** be replaced by prosthesis. |
| 10% | Half or more and *can* be replaced by prosthesis. |
| 0% | Less than half and *can* be replaced by prosthesis. |
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