Rectum and anus, stricture of — VA Rating Criteria (38 CFR DC 7333)
The VA rates Rectum and anus, stricture of under 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.114, Diagnostic Code 7333, from 10% to 100% based on the frequency and functional severity of symptoms. The maximum 100% rating requires Inability to open the anus with inability to expel solid feces. Related conditions in the Digestive body system share this rating framework.
What are the VA rating criteria for Rectum and anus, stricture of?
Luminal narrowing with or without straining, managed by dietary intervention
Reduction of the lumen by less than 50%, with straining during defecation
Reduction of the lumen 50% or more, with pain and straining during defecation
Inability to open the anus with inability to expel solid feces
“Reduction of the lumen 50% or more, with pain and straining during defecation”
How does the VA rate Digestive conditions?
Common Questions About Rectum and anus, stricture of VA Ratings
What is the VA disability rating for Rectum and anus, stricture of?
The VA rates Rectum and anus, stricture of under Diagnostic Code 7333 at the following tiers: 10%, 30%, 60%, 100%. The minimum 10% rating requires: Luminal narrowing with or without straining, managed by dietary intervention. The maximum 100% rating requires: Inability to open the anus with inability to expel solid feces.
What is Diagnostic Code 7333?
Diagnostic Code 7333 is the VA rating identifier for Rectum and anus, stricture of within 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.114. It defines the specific symptom criteria and percentage thresholds a VA adjudicator uses to assign a disability rating. The diagnostic code is listed on a veteran's rating decision letter.
What is the highest rating for Rectum and anus, stricture of?
The highest schedular rating for Rectum and anus, stricture of under DC 7333 is 100%. This tier requires: Inability to open the anus with inability to expel solid feces. Veterans who cannot secure substantially gainful employment due to Rectum and anus, stricture of alone or in combination with other service-connected conditions may also qualify for TDIU at the 100% compensation rate under 38 CFR § 4.16.
What 38 CFR section governs Rectum and anus, stricture of ratings?
Rectum and anus, stricture of is rated under 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.114, Diagnostic Code 7333. This section is part of the Schedule for Rating Disabilities (38 CFR Part 4) and can be read in full at the eCFR website.
Which conditions are commonly secondary to Rectum and anus, stricture of?
Secondary conditions caused or aggravated by Rectum and anus, stricture of may be ratable under 38 CFR § 3.310. Veterans should work with a VSO or accredited claims agent to document the medical relationship.
What evidence do I need to establish service connection for Rectum and anus, stricture of?
Service connection for Rectum and anus, stricture of requires three elements: (1) a current diagnosis of the condition, (2) an in-service event, injury, or disease that may have caused or aggravated it, and (3) a medical nexus connecting the current diagnosis to that in-service event. A nexus letter from a treating physician or independent medical examiner is the most reliable nexus evidence. C&P exam findings can also establish nexus if adequately documented.
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