Digestive · 38 CFR 4.114 · DC 7336
Hemorrhoids VA Disability Rating
Hemorrhoids are rated under DC 7336. Mild or moderate cases get 0% (noncompensable). Large or thrombotic hemorrhoids with frequent recurrences rate 10%. Cases with persistent bleeding and secondary anemia or fissures rate 20%. Often filed alongside other digestive claims (GERD, IBS).
Rating criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 0% | Mild or moderate hemorrhoids. |
| 10% | Large or thrombotic, irreducible, with excessive redundant tissue, evidencing frequent recurrences. |
| 20% | With persistent bleeding and with secondary anemia, or with fissures. |
Common secondary conditions
Veterans rated for hemorrhoids frequently file secondary-service-connection claims for:
- Anemia
- Anal fissure
- IBS
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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