VASRD 7326 · Digestive System

Crohn's Disease and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Chronic Enterocolitis) at 100% VA Disability Rating

Severe IBD not controlled by treatment, with yearly hospital stays or inability to work.

100%: single veteran, no dependents

$3,938.58

$47,262.96/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025

VA Rating Criteria for 100%

Severe inflammatory bowel disease that is unresponsive to treatment; and requires hospitalization at least once per year; and results in either an inability to work or is characterized by recurrent abdominal pain associated with at least two of the following: (1) six or more episodes per day of diarrhea, (2) six or more episodes per day of rectal bleeding, (3) recurrent episodes of rectal incontinence, or (4) recurrent abdominal distension

100% Pay by Household (2026)

Monthly compensation amounts for Crohn's Disease and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Chronic Enterocolitis) rated at 100%. Dependent additions apply at 30% and above.

Single (no dependents)$3,938.58
With spouse$4,158.17
With spouse + 1 child$4,318.99
With spouse + 2 children$4,428.10
Single + 1 child (no spouse)$4,085.43

Lower tier

60% Crohn's Disease and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Chronic Enterocolitis)

$1,435.02 /mo single

Common questions about 100% for Crohn's Disease and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Chronic Enterocolitis)

How much does a 100% VA rating for Crohn's Disease and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Chronic Enterocolitis) pay?
A single veteran rated 100% for Crohn's Disease and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Chronic Enterocolitis) receives $3,938.58 per month ($47,262.96/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 $4,318.99.
What does it take to get a 100% rating for Crohn's Disease and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Chronic Enterocolitis)?
Severe inflammatory bowel disease that is unresponsive to treatment; and requires hospitalization at least once per year; and results in either an inability to work or is characterized by recurrent abdominal pain associated with at least two of the following: (1) six or more episodes per day of diarrhea, (2) six or mo…
Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 100%?
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 100% alone.

Official sources

  1. 38 CFR § 4.114 — Schedule of ratings — digestive system (Diagnostic Code 7326)
  2. VA.gov — 2026 veteran disability compensation rates, effective December 1, 2025

Pay amounts on this page were last checked against VA.gov on August 16, 2026.

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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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