VA Disability Rating for Crohn's Disease
Rated 10–100% under the same scale as ulcerative colitis (analogous to DC 7323).
Crohn's disease is rated by analogy to ulcerative colitis (DC 7323) under § 4.114. Same severity tiers based on attack frequency, malnutrition, anemia, and general debility. Crohn's can affect any part of the GI tract; perianal disease, fistulas, and bowel resection are commonly seen complications.
Rating tiers + 2026 monthly compensation
| Rating | Monthly (2026, single vet) | Criteria (summary) |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | $180.42 | Moderate — with infrequent exacerbations. |
| 30% | $552.47 | Moderately severe — with frequent exacerbations. |
| 60% | $1,435.02 | Severe — with numerous attacks a year and malnutrition. |
| 100% | $3,938.58 | Pronounced — marked malnutrition, anemia, debility, OR serious complications. |
Dollar amounts reflect the 2.5% COLA effective 2025-12-01 for single veterans with no dependents. Add spouse + children for 30%+ ratings via the estimator.
What this means in dollars
- →At 10%: $180.42/mo · $2,165/year, tax-free
- →At 30%: $552.47/mo · $6,630/year, tax-free
- →At 60%: $1,435.02/mo · $17,220/year, tax-free
- →At 100%: $3,938.58/mo · $47,263/year, tax-free
How to get rated for crohn's disease
- Colonoscopy with biopsy + imaging (MRI enterography, CT) confirming Crohn's.
- Treatment records — biologic therapy, hospitalizations, surgeries.
- Document fistulas, abscesses, bowel resections separately for combined ratings.
Common secondary conditions
- +Anemia
- +Malnutrition
- +Anal fistula (separately ratable)
- +Arthritis (IBD-associated)
- +Depression
File these separately. VA rates each service-connected condition independently and combines them via § 4.25.
Nexus tips
- Gulf War / SW Asia service: chronic GI illness may qualify under 38 CFR § 3.317.
- In-service abdominal pain or GI symptom workups anchor direct nexus.
Frequently asked
I had bowel resection for Crohn's. Is that rated separately?
Yes — DC 7329 (resection of large intestine) or DC 7328 (resection of small intestine) is rated separately from the underlying Crohn's, and they combine.
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Related conditions
This page summarizes public rating criteria from 38 CFR Part 4. It is not legal or medical advice. Actual VA ratings depend on C&P exam findings, records review, and rater discretion.