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The VA rates Rectum, prolapse of under Diagnostic Code 7334 across 4 severity levels, from 10% to 100%. The applicable level depends on the full criteria and the evidence for the condition. These percentages are alternatives, not amounts to add together.
Rating schedule — DC 7334 at a glance
- Minimum rating
- 10%
- Maximum rating
- 100%
- Rating tiers
- 4
- CFR section
- § 4.114
- Body system
- Digestive System
- Secondary conditions
- 0
Lowest schedular rating available
Full schedular disability
10%, 30%, 50%, 100%
Where this code is published
None mapped
What are the VA rating criteria for Rectum, prolapse of?
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 10% | Spontaneously reducible prolapse that is not repairable |
| 30% | Manually reducible prolapse that is not repairable and occurs only after bowel movements, exertion, or while performing the Valsalva maneuver |
| 50% | Manually reducible prolapse that is not repairable and occurs at times other than bowel movements, exertion, or while performing the Valsalva maneuver |
| 100% | Persistent irreducible prolapse, repairable or unrepairable |
“Manually reducible prolapse that is not repairable and occurs at times other than bowel movements, exertion, or while performing the Valsalva maneuver”
What other digestive conditions does the VA rate?
These diagnostic codes sit next to Rectum, prolapse of in 38 CFR Part 4. The rating schedule is ordered anatomically, so neighbouring codes usually cover the same joint, organ, or system, and a claim often involves more than one of them.
- 7329Intestine, large, resection ofRated up to 100%
- 7330Intestinal fistulous disease, externalRated up to 100%
- 7331Peritonitis, tuberculous, active or inactiveRated up to 100%
- 7332Rectum and anus, impairment of sphincter controlRated up to 100%
- 7333Rectum and anus, stricture ofRated up to 100%
- 7335Ano, fistula in, including anorectal fistula and anorectal abscessRated up to 60%
- 7336Hemorrhoids, external or internalRated up to 20%
- 7337Pruritus ani (anal itching)Rated up to 10%
- 7338Hernia, including femoral, inguinal, umbilical, ventral, incisional, and other (but not including hiatal).Rated up to 100%
- 7342Visceroptosis, symptomatic, markedRated up to 10%
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Common Questions About Rectum, prolapse of VA Ratings
What is the VA rating range for Rectum, prolapse of?
The VA rates Rectum, prolapse of under Diagnostic Code 7334 at 10%, 30%, 50%, 100%. The minimum 10% rating requires: Spontaneously reducible prolapse that is not repairable. The maximum 100% rating requires: Persistent irreducible prolapse, repairable or unrepairable.
Which 38 CFR diagnostic code does the VA use for Rectum, prolapse of?
The VA rates Rectum, prolapse of under Diagnostic Code (DC) 7334, published in 38 CFR § 4.114. The diagnostic code establishes the specific rating tiers and severity criteria the VA examiner applies.
What is the difference between a 10% and a 100% rating for Rectum, prolapse of?
A 10% rating requires: Spontaneously reducible prolapse that is not repairable. A 100% rating requires: Persistent irreducible prolapse, repairable or unrepairable. The difference typically reflects the frequency, severity, or functional impact of the condition as documented in medical records and C&P examination findings.
Can Rectum, prolapse of qualify for TDIU?
Yes — a 100% rating for Rectum, prolapse of alone meets the single-disability threshold for TDIU (38 CFR § 4.16). If the condition prevents substantially gainful employment, the veteran is compensated at the 100% rate without a schedular 100% rating.
What evidence supports a higher rating for Rectum, prolapse of?
The key evidence for Rectum, prolapse of is documentation of how the condition affects daily functioning. Treatment records showing worsening symptoms, functional limitations documented by your provider, and buddy statements describing observable impact on daily life all strengthen the claim. A nexus letter from a qualified medical professional linking the current severity to service is essential for contested claims.
What happens at the C&P exam for Rectum, prolapse of?
The C&P examiner uses a Digestive System DBQ and evaluates your condition against the DC 7334 rating criteria. The examiner documents symptom frequency, severity, and functional impact. Bring all treatment records and describe your worst days, not your best — the VA rates on the full clinical picture across time, not a snapshot of one good day.
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