Rectum and Anus, Impairment of Sphincter Control at 30% VA Disability Rating

Common questions about 30% for Rectum and Anus, Impairment of Sphincter Control

How much does a 30% VA rating for Rectum and Anus, Impairment of Sphincter Control pay?

A single veteran rated 30% for Rectum and Anus, Impairment of Sphincter Control 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 Rectum and Anus, Impairment of Sphincter Control?

Complete or partial loss of sphincter control characterized by incontinence or retention that is fully responsive to a physician-prescribed bowel program and requires digital stimulation, medication (beyond laxative use), and special diet; or incontinence to solids and/or liquids two or more times per month, which req…

What's the difference between 30% and 60% for Rectum and Anus, Impairment of Sphincter Control?

30%: Monthly accidents needing a pad; bowel program works with medication and diet. 60%: Weekly accidents needing a pad, or a bowel program that only partly works.

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 30%?

Yes. If a condition like Skin Irritation is service-connected as secondary to Rectum and Anus, Impairment of Sphincter Control, the VA combines both ratings using the official combined-ratings formula (38 CFR 4.25), which can produce a combined rating higher than 30% alone.