VASRD 7335 · Digestive System

Rectum and Anus, Fistula-in-Ano at 40% VA Disability Rating

Data last updated September 23, 2026

One or two fistulas at the same time, with an abscess, drainage, and pain.

40% combined rating: single veteran, no dependents

$795.84

$9,550.08/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025

VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 40% 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 40%

One or two simultaneous fistulas, with abscess, drainage, and pain

40% Pay by Household (2026)

Monthly compensation at a 40% combined rating. Dependent additions apply at 30% and above.

Single (no dependents)	$795.84
With spouse	$882.84
With spouse + 1 child	$947.84
With spouse + 2 children	$990.84
Single + 1 child (no spouse)	$853.84

Lower tier

20% Rectum and Anus, Fistula-in-Ano

$356.66 /mo single

Higher tier

60% Rectum and Anus, Fistula-in-Ano

$1,435.02 /mo single

Common questions about 40% for Rectum and Anus, Fistula-in-Ano

How much does a 40% VA rating for Rectum and Anus, Fistula-in-Ano pay?

VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 40% is the veteran's combined rating, after all separate ratings are combined under 38 CFR 4.25. At a 40% combined rating, a single veteran receives $795.84 per month ($9,550.08/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 $947.84.

What does it take to get a 40% rating for Rectum and Anus, Fistula-in-Ano?

One or two simultaneous fistulas, with abscess, drainage, and pain.

What's the difference between 40% and 60% for Rectum and Anus, Fistula-in-Ano?

40%: One or two simultaneous fistulas, with abscess, drainage, and pain. 60%: More than two constant or near-constant fistulas with abscesses, drainage, and pain, which are refractory to medical and surgical treatment.

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 40%?

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 40%.

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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