VASRD 7326 · Digestive System
Crohn's Disease and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Chronic Enterocolitis) at 10% VA Disability Rating
Data last updated September 23, 2026
Minimal to mild IBD on oral or topical medicine, with no signs of body-wide illness.
10% combined rating: single veteran, no dependents
$180.42
$2,165.04/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 10% is the veteran's combined rating, after all separate ratings are combined under 38 CFR 4.25.
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VA Rating Criteria for 10%
Minimal to mild symptomatic inflammatory bowel disease that is managed with oral or topical agents (other than immunosuppressants or other biologic agents); and is characterized by recurrent abdominal pain with three or less daily episodes of diarrhea and no signs of systemic toxicity
10% Pay by Household (2026)
Monthly compensation at a 10% combined rating. Additional compensation for dependents starts at a combined rating of 30% (38 U.S.C. § 1115), so below that the single rate applies whatever the household.
| Single (no dependents) | $180.42 |
Higher tier
30% Crohn's Disease and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Chronic Enterocolitis)
$552.47 /mo single
Common questions about 10% for Crohn's Disease and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Chronic Enterocolitis)
How much does a 10% VA rating for Crohn's Disease and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Chronic Enterocolitis) pay?
VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 10% is the veteran's combined rating, after all separate ratings are combined under 38 CFR 4.25. At a 10% combined rating, a single veteran receives $180.42 per month ($2,165.04/year) under the 2026 VA rates, effective December 1, 2025. VA disability compensation is tax-free. Additional compensation for dependents starts at a combined rating of 30% (38 U.S.C. § 1115), so below that the single rate applies whatever the household.
What does it take to get a 10% rating for Crohn's Disease and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Chronic Enterocolitis)?
Minimal to mild symptomatic inflammatory bowel disease that is managed with oral or topical agents (other than immunosuppressants or other biologic agents); and is characterized by recurrent abdominal pain with three or less daily episodes of diarrhea and no signs of systemic toxicity.
What's the difference between 10% and 30% for Crohn's Disease and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Chronic Enterocolitis)?
10%: Minimal to mild symptomatic inflammatory bowel disease that is managed with oral or topical agents (other than immunosuppressants or other biologic agents); and is characterized by recurrent abdominal pain with three or less daily episodes of diarrhea and no signs of systemic toxicity. 30%: Mild to moderate inflammatory bowel disease that is managed with oral and topical agents (other than immunosuppressants or other biologic agents); and is characterized by recurrent abdominal pain with three or less daily episodes of diarrhea and minimal signs of toxicity such as fever, tachycardia, or anemia.
Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 10%?
Yes, up to 100%. A condition service-connected as secondary to Crohn's Disease and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Chronic Enterocolitis) gets its own rating, which VA combines with your other ratings under 38 CFR 4.25, so your combined rating can end up higher than 10%.
Official sources
- 38 CFR § 4.114, Schedule of ratings, digestive system (Diagnostic Code 7326)
- VA.gov, 2026 veteran disability compensation rates, effective December 1, 2025
Pay amounts on this page were last checked against VA.gov on September 22, 2026.
How these figures are checked: our methodology and the open dataset.
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Full VASRD criteria, best evidence, exam pitfalls, and secondary conditions for Crohn's Disease and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Chronic Enterocolitis) are on the main condition page.
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