Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) at 20% VA Disability Rating

Common questions about 20% for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

How much does a 20% VA rating for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) pay?

A single veteran rated 20% for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) receives $356.66 per month ($4,279.92/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 $356.66.

What does it take to get a 20% rating for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)?

Abdominal pain related to defecation for at least three days per month during the previous three months; and two or more of the following: (1) change in stool frequency, (2) change in stool form, (3) altered stool passage (straining and/or urgency), (4) mucorrhea, (5) abdominal bloating, or (6) subjective distension

What's the difference between 20% and 30% for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)?

20%: Pain tied to bowel movements 3+ days a month for 3 months, plus 2+ other IBS symptoms. 30%: Pain tied to bowel movements at least weekly for 3 months, plus 2+ other IBS symptoms.

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 20%?

Yes. If a condition like Anxiety is service-connected as secondary to Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), the VA combines both ratings using the official combined-ratings formula (38 CFR 4.25), which can produce a combined rating higher than 20% alone.