VASRD 7333 · Digestive System
Rectum and Anus, Stricture at 30% VA Disability Rating
Canal narrowed by less than half, with straining to pass stool.
30%: single veteran, no dependents
$552.47
$6,629.64/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
VA Rating Criteria for 30%
Reduction of the lumen by less than 50%, with straining during defecation
30% Pay by Household (2026)
Monthly compensation amounts for Rectum and Anus, Stricture rated at 30%. Dependent additions apply at 30% and above.
| Single (no dependents) | $552.47 |
| With spouse | $617.47 |
| With spouse + 1 child | $666.47 |
| With spouse + 2 children | $698.47 |
| Single + 1 child (no spouse) | $596.47 |
Lower tier
10% Rectum and Anus, Stricture
$180.42 /mo single
Higher tier
60% Rectum and Anus, Stricture
$1,435.02 /mo single
Common questions about 30% for Rectum and Anus, Stricture
- How much does a 30% VA rating for Rectum and Anus, Stricture pay?
- A single veteran rated 30% for Rectum and Anus, Stricture 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, Stricture?
- Reduction of the lumen by less than 50%, with straining during defecation
- What's the difference between 30% and 60% for Rectum and Anus, Stricture?
- 30%: Canal narrowed by less than half, with straining to pass stool. 60%: Canal narrowed by half or more, with pain and straining to pass stool.
- Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 30%?
- Yes. If a condition like Hemorrhoids is service-connected as secondary to Rectum and Anus, Stricture, 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.
Official sources
- 38 CFR § 4.114 — Schedule of ratings — digestive system (Diagnostic Code 7333)
- VA.gov — 2026 veteran disability compensation rates, effective December 1, 2025
Pay amounts on this page were last checked against VA.gov on August 16, 2026.
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