Cancer · 38 CFR 4.114 · DC 7343
Colorectal Cancer VA Disability Rating
Colorectal cancer rates 100% during active disease + 6-month convalescent period. PACT Act burn-pit presumptive. Post-colectomy residuals (ostomy, bowel dysfunction) rate separately.
Rating criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 100% | Active malignant disease. |
Common secondary conditions
Veterans rated for colorectal cancer frequently file secondary-service-connection claims for:
- Ostomy
- Bowel dysfunction
- Hemorrhoids
Use the calculator
Once you know the percentage assigned for this condition, plug it into the VA Combined Rating Calculator alongside any other service-connected ratings to see your combined percentage and 2026 monthly compensation.
Source citations
- 38 CFR 4.114 (eCFR)
- VA.gov current monthly compensation rates
- VA Office of General Counsel — Accreditation directory
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