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

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?

A single veteran rated 40% for Rectum and Anus, Fistula-in-Ano 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 fistulas at the same time, with an abscess, drainage, and pain. 60%: More than two near-constant fistulas with abscesses that treatment cannot fix.

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 40%?

Yes. If a condition like Incontinence is service-connected as secondary to Rectum and Anus, Fistula-in-Ano, the VA combines both ratings using the official combined-ratings formula (38 CFR 4.25), which can produce a combined rating higher than 40% alone.