Va Dental Eligibility For 0% Means Dental From Va

[Navy4life]

The loss of teeth by themselves are not ratable since they are not truly disabling and are easily replaced by false teeth. Teeth also cannot be rated if they are lost from naturally occurring diseases related to ageing. They must be lost as a result of injury, accident, or diseases such as osteomyelitis.

If the loss of teeth is caused by part of either the maxilla or mandible missing, then it can either be rated under the following code or under the codes for the missing maxilla or mandible, whichever code provides the higher rating. If not enough of the mandible or maxilla is missing to qualify for a rating under their codes, then the condition is simply rated here. The condition cannot be rated twice, once for the maxilla or mandible and once for the teeth. Only one or the other.

Code 9913: Regardless of how many teeth are missing, if they can be replaced by a prosthesis or false teeth, then it is rated 0%. If, however, they cannot be replaced, they are rated as follows:

All teeth missing is rated 40%. The loss of all the upper teeth or all the lower teeth is rated 30%. If all the upper and lower posterior teeth or all the upper and lower anterior teeth are missing, it is rated 20%. If only all the upper anterior teeth or all the lower anterior teeth are missing, it is rated 10%. If all the upper and lower teeth on one side are missing, then it is also rated 10%.

After reading the above I think I am going to be 0% S/C for my Mouth Condition claim secondary to my Anorexia Nervosa. I sure hope so b/c I just found out that if I am even 0% S/C for dental I am eligible for dental at my local VA.

I found this:

Dental Benefits for Veterans Dental benefits are provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) according to law. In some instances, VA is authorized to provide extensive dental care, while in other cases treatment may be limited. This Fact Sheet describes dental eligibility criteria and contains information to assist Veterans in understanding their eligibility for VA dental care. Outpatient Dental Program The eligibility for outpatient dental care is not the same as for most other VA medical benefits and is categorized into classes. If you are eligible for VA dental care under Class I, IIA, IIC, or IV you are eligible for any necessary dental care to maintain or restore oral health and masticatory function, including repeat care. Other classes have time and/or service limitations.

Have a service-connected compensable dental disability or condition. Any needed dental care Class I (This would be me if I get the above 0%)

Are a former prisoner of war. Any needed dental care. Class IIC

Have service-connected disabilities rated 100% disabling, or are unemployable and paid at the 100% rate due to serviceconnected conditions. Any needed dental care. [Please note: Veterans paid at the 100% rate based on a temporary rating, such as extended hospitalization for a serviceconnected disability, convalescence or pre-stabilization are not eligible for comprehensive outpatient dental services based on this temporary rating]. Class IV

Apply for dental care within 180 days of discharge or release (under conditions other than dishonorable) from a period of active duty of 90 days or more during the Persian Gulf War era. One-time dental care if your DD214 certificate of discharge does not indicate that a complete dental examination and all appropriate dental treatment had been rendered prior to discharge.* Class II

Come on 0% S/C for my teeth!!!!!

[Buck52]

The Dallas VAMC Dental is rated pretty high as for as quality work they have a nice waiting area and the dentist are all nice, I 've seen probably about 6 to 8 dentist there, including the head hacho They filled all my cavity's ...my problem is the partials just don't stat tight for some reason...they tighten them but after a week or so eating they get lose, my front teeth are all good and I have them cleaned every 6 months.

It just takes a long time to get an appointment.

I think with implants you need all your existing teeth extracted to get implants?

I am skeptical about implants once they are in there there in there for good...what if you don't like them? the anchor for the implants are pretty rough from what I been told? stitched inside your upper and lower jawbone they don't come out. and there supposed to be just like your regular teeth when you put the dentures in &you never have to take them out at night like regular set dentures or partials.

I am just afraid I won't like them.

......................Buck

..........Buck

[DDuck]

If the VA will do implants get them. I have family in the dental profession and a couple of them paid for implants they love them. They have most of their teeth they didn't need to get all pulled.

It is a very long process 6-8 months total depending on what they have to do. I am quite sure there are other companies that state they do them quicker but I was told 6 months should be the benchmark. I am sure you can google the proceedures, but I can tell you the people I know, without doubt, love them.

Edited June 13, 2015 by DDuck

[Navy4life]

I am hoping to get this S/C so I can have the dental! It would be a great added benefit for me.

I have destroyed my teeth b/c of my eating disorder :(

[seminoles]

I am currently in the process of receiving implants for 3 teeth, I had them pulled under general, bone grafts and then 5 months later (today) the posts were put in.  I will be completely done with the process from start to finish in about a year.  There are people who are candidates for implants and some that aren't, I think many dentists outside the VA are happy to take your money and let you run the risk of not having a good result honestly.  I have had phenomenal dental care from my local va clinic and the regional hospital. 

[Chuck75]

On 6/13/2015 at 8:59 PM, Buck52 said:

Well the VA extracted all of my ''posterior'' teeth.& One Aterior tooth (front)

Nothing was said about service connection % or anything.??

 

However I'm rated 100% TDIU P&T

 

 

 

..................Buck

"However I'm rated 100% TDIU P&T"

That's why! Service Connected is not a requirement for 100% P&T

[Buck52]

I am not sure the Dallas VA does the implants??

 but what bothers me what if you don't like them or how they feel inside your mouth  or when you have them out   what about them dang implants that you can feel with your tongue  when you have the dentures out eh!

If I don't like the way my partials feel in my mouth I can always take them out...I'm very particular what goes in my mouth and if I can't get rid it  it absolutely drives me crazy.

I keep thinking what if I feel those implants with my tongue and can't stand them?  or do you always have the dentures in and never take them out  even at night?  anybody?