Description
TMJ can be rated by the VA from 10% all the way up to 50% — but your diagnosis alone doesn’t determine your rating.
In this video, we break down the TMJ VA rating under Diagnostic Code 9905 and explain what the VA actually looks at when evaluating temporomandibular joint disorder.
You’ll learn:
- How the VA rates TMJ from 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, and 50%
- Why your jaw opening measurement in millimeters matters
- How documented dietary restrictions can affect your rating
- Why two veterans with the same TMJ diagnosis can receive very different ratings
- The importance of documenting painful motion, flare-ups, and functional limitations
- What evidence can strengthen a TMJ VA disability claim
- How TMJ may be claimed secondary to PTSD through bruxism / teeth grinding
- Why repeated documentation from a dentist or medical provider matters
One of the biggest mistakes veterans make is having a TMJ diagnosis without getting the actual severity of the condition documented.
The diagnosis gets you in the door. The documentation helps establish the appropriate rating.
Read the full TMJ VA Rating guide:
https://vaclaimsinsider.com/tmj-va-rating/
Think your VA rating may be too low? Start here:
https://go.vaclaimsinsider.com/
***Video Timestamps***
⏩ 00:00 – Introduction to TMJ and VA disability ratings
⏩ 00:42 – Criteria for diagnostic code 9905 (Range of motion & Dietary restrictions)
⏩ 01:16 – Breakdown of VA ratings (10% to 50%)
⏩ 01:38 – Painful motion rule
⏩ 01:57 – Example: Why two veterans get different ratings based on documentation
⏩ 02:48 – TMJ secondary to PTSD and teeth grinding (bruxism)
⏩ 03:25 – Evidence required for a strong TMJ claim
⏩ 03:54 – Key Takeaways
⏩ 05:16 – More Videos From VA Claims Insider
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