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DC 7332Digestive System38 CFR § 4.114

Rectum and anus, impairment of sphincter control

VA disability rating criteria for Rectum and anus, impairment of sphincter control under Diagnostic Code 7332. The VA assigns ratings of 0%, 10%, 30%, 60%, 100% based on the severity and functional impact of your condition.

Rating Criteria

0%Disability Rating

History of loss of sphincter control, currently asymptomatic

10%Disability Rating

Complete or partial loss of sphincter control characterized by incontinence or retention that is fully responsive to a physician-prescribed bowel program and requires medication or special diet; or incontinence to solids and/or liquids at least once every six months, which requires wearing a pad at least once every six months

30%Disability Rating

Complete or partial loss of sphincter control characterized by incontinence or retention that is fully responsive to a physician-prescribed bowel program and requires digital stimulation, medication (beyond laxative use), and special diet; or incontinence to solids and/or liquids two or more times per month, which requires wearing a pad two or more times per month

60%Disability Rating

Complete or partial loss of sphincter control characterized by incontinence or retention that is partially responsive to a physician-prescribed bowel program and requires either surgery or digital stimulation, medication (beyond laxative use), and special diet; or incontinence to solids and/or liquids two or more times per week, which requires wearing a pad two or more times per week

100%Disability Rating

Complete loss of sphincter control characterized by incontinence or retention that is not responsive to a physician-prescribed bowel program and requires either surgery or digital stimulation, medication (beyond laxative use), and special diet; or incontinence to solids and/or liquids two or more times per day, which requires changing a pad two or more times per day

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