Maxilla or mandible, chronic osteomyelitis, osteonecrosis or osteoradionecrosis of DC 9900
VA rates it under diagnostic code 9900 in 38 CFR 4.150. Body system: Other.
How VA rates it
The schedule allows 5 rating levels for this code: 10%, 20%, 30%, 60%, and 100%. VA picks the level whose criteria best match your symptoms and records.
Rated as DC 5000.
Source: 38 CFR 4.150 on eCFR. Read the full criteria there before you file.
Rating levels
The schedule rates this as DC 5000 (Osteomyelitis, acute, subacute, or chronic).
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 100% | See 38 CFR 4.150, DC 9900. |
| 60% | See 38 CFR 4.150, DC 9900. |
| 30% | See 38 CFR 4.150, DC 9900. |
| 20% | See 38 CFR 4.150, DC 9900. |
| 10% | See 38 CFR 4.150, DC 9900. |
Rate as osteomyelitis, chronic under diagnostic code 5000.
Related medications
Medications that can cause or worsen it
If you take one of these for a service-connected condition, this condition may be claimable as secondary to that condition. You need a diagnosis, your prescription records, and a medical opinion.
Bisphosphonates (for example alendronate, risedronate, ibandronate, zoledronic acid) Established link
Bisphosphonate labels warn about jaw bone death (osteonecrosis of the jaw).
Sources: FDA label: Alendronate (DailyMed)
Denosumab (Prolia, Xgeva) Established link
Denosumab labels warn about jaw bone death (osteonecrosis of the jaw).
Sources: FDA label: Denosumab (DailyMed)
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Rating schedule data as of November 10, 2026. Secondary and presumptive links checked November 13, 2026.
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