Crohn's Disease and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Chronic Enterocolitis) at 10% VA Disability Rating

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?

A single veteran rated 10% for Crohn's Disease and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Chronic Enterocolitis) receives $180.42 per month ($2,165.04/year) under the 2026 VA rates, effective December 1, 2025. VA disability compensation is tax-free. With a spouse and one child, the monthly amount is $180.42.

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 IBD on oral or topical medicine, with no signs of body-wide illness. 30%: Mild to moderate IBD on oral or topical medicine, with up to 3 bouts of diarrhea a day.

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 10%?

Yes. If a condition like Malabsorption is service-connected as secondary to Crohn's Disease and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Chronic Enterocolitis), the VA combines both ratings using the official combined-ratings formula (38 CFR 4.25), which can produce a combined rating higher than 10% alone.