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VASRD 7326 · Digestive System

Crohn's Disease and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Chronic Enterocolitis) at 30% VA Disability Rating

Data last updated September 23, 2026

Mild to moderate IBD on oral or topical medicine, with up to 3 bouts of diarrhea a day.

30% combined rating: single veteran, no dependents

$552.47

$6,629.64/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025

VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 30% 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 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

30% Pay by Household (2026)

Monthly compensation at a 30% combined rating. Dependent additions apply at 30% and above.

Single (no dependents)$552.47
With spouse$617.47
With spouse + 1 child$666.47
With spouse + 2 children$698.47
Single + 1 child (no spouse)$596.47

Lower tier

10% Crohn's Disease and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Chronic Enterocolitis)

$180.42 /mo single

Higher tier

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

$1,435.02 /mo single

Common questions about 30% for Crohn's Disease and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Chronic Enterocolitis)

How much does a 30% 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 30% is the veteran's combined rating, after all separate ratings are combined under 38 CFR 4.25. At a 30% combined rating, a single veteran receives $552.47 per month ($6,629.64/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 $666.47.

What does it take to get a 30% rating for Crohn's Disease and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Chronic Enterocolitis)?

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.

What's the difference between 30% and 60% for Crohn's Disease and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Chronic Enterocolitis)?

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. 60%: Moderate inflammatory bowel disease that is managed on an outpatient basis with immunosuppressants or other biologic agents; and is characterized by recurrent abdominal pain, four to five daily episodes of diarrhea; and intermittent signs of toxicity such as fever, tachycardia, or anemia.

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 30%?

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 30%.

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 September 22, 2026.

How these figures are checked: our methodology and the open dataset.

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