VASRD 7335 · Digestive System
Rectum and Anus, Fistula-in-Ano at 20% VA Disability Rating
Data last updated September 23, 2026
Two or more fistulas at once with drainage and pain, but no abscess.
20% combined rating: single veteran, no dependents
$356.66
$4,279.92/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 20% 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 20%
Two or more simultaneous fistulas with drainage and pain, but without abscesses
20% Pay by Household (2026)
Monthly compensation at a 20% 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) | $356.66 |
Lower tier
10% Rectum and Anus, Fistula-in-Ano
$180.42 /mo single
Higher tier
40% Rectum and Anus, Fistula-in-Ano
$795.84 /mo single
Common questions about 20% for Rectum and Anus, Fistula-in-Ano
How much does a 20% VA rating for Rectum and Anus, Fistula-in-Ano pay?
VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 20% is the veteran's combined rating, after all separate ratings are combined under 38 CFR 4.25. At a 20% combined rating, a single veteran receives $356.66 per month ($4,279.92/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 20% rating for Rectum and Anus, Fistula-in-Ano?
Two or more simultaneous fistulas with drainage and pain, but without abscesses.
What's the difference between 20% and 40% for Rectum and Anus, Fistula-in-Ano?
20%: Two or more simultaneous fistulas with drainage and pain, but without abscesses. 40%: One or two simultaneous fistulas, with abscess, drainage, and pain.
Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 20%?
Yes, up to 100%. A condition service-connected as secondary to Rectum and Anus, Fistula-in-Ano 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 20%.
Official sources
- 38 CFR § 4.114, Schedule of ratings, digestive system (Diagnostic Code 7335)
- 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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