Ninth Nerve
Ninth Nerve is a VA-ratable condition under diagnostic code 8209 in the Cranial Nerves category. Maximum rating: 30%.
Rating Criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 30% | Complete (Difficult or impossible to swallow). |
| 20% | Incomplete (Severe). |
| 10% | Incomplete (Moderate). |
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