Digestive · 38 CFR 4.114 · DC 7323
Ulcerative Colitis VA Disability Rating
Ulcerative colitis is rated under DC 7323. Severity brackets parallel Crohn's. Veterans with ulcerative colitis often have associated extraintestinal manifestations (arthritis, uveitis) that rate separately.
Rating criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 10% | Moderate, with infrequent exacerbations. |
| 30% | Moderately severe, with frequent exacerbations. |
| 60% | Severe, with numerous attacks per year and malnutrition. |
| 100% | Pronounced, resulting in marked malnutrition, anemia, and general debility. |
Common secondary conditions
Veterans rated for ulcerative colitis frequently file secondary-service-connection claims for:
- Anemia
- Inflammatory arthritis
- Uveitis
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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