| Description | Percentage |
|---|---|
|
With dietary restrictions to all mechanically altered foods |
50 |
| Description | Percentage |
|---|---|
|
Without dietary restrictions to mechanically altered foods |
40 |
| Description | Percentage |
|---|---|
|
With dietary restrictions to all mechanically altered foods |
40 |
| Description | Percentage |
|---|---|
|
Without dietary restrictions to mechanically altered foods |
30 |
| Description | Percentage |
|---|---|
|
With dietary restrictions to full liquid and pureed foods |
40 |
| Description | Percentage |
|---|---|
|
With dietary restrictions to soft and semi-solid foods |
30 |
| Description | Percentage |
|---|---|
|
Without dietary restrictions to mechanically altered foods |
20 |
| Description | Percentage |
|---|---|
|
With dietary restrictions to full liquid and pureed foods |
30 |
| Description | Percentage |
|---|---|
|
With dietary restrictions to soft and semi-solid foods |
20 |
| Description | Percentage |
|---|---|
|
Without dietary restrictions to mechanically altered foods |
10 |
| Description | Percentage |
|---|---|
|
0 to 4 mm |
10 |
Note (1): Ratings for limited interincisal movement shall not be combined with ratings for limited lateral excursion.
Note (2): For VA compensation purposes, the normal maximum unassisted range of vertical jaw opening is from 35 to 50 mm.
Note (3): For VA compensation purposes, mechanically altered foods are defined as altered by blending, chopping, grinding or mashing so that they are easy to chew and swallow. There are four levels of mechanically altered foods: full liquid, puree, soft, and semisolid foods. To warrant elevation based on mechanically altered foods, the use of texture-modified diets must be recorded or verified by a physician.
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