VASRD 7333 · Digestive System

Rectum and Anus, Stricture at 60% VA Disability Rating

Data last updated September 23, 2026

Canal narrowed by half or more, with pain and straining to pass stool.

60% combined rating: single veteran, no dependents

$1,435.02

$17,220.24/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025

VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 60% 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 60%

Reduction of the lumen 50% or more, with pain and straining during defecation

60% Pay by Household (2026)

Monthly compensation at a 60% combined rating. Dependent additions apply at 30% and above.

Single (no dependents)	$1,435.02
With spouse	$1,566.02
With spouse + 1 child	$1,663.02
With spouse + 2 children	$1,728.02
Single + 1 child (no spouse)	$1,523.02

Lower tier

30% Rectum and Anus, Stricture

$552.47 /mo single

Higher tier

100% Rectum and Anus, Stricture

$3,938.58 /mo single

Common questions about 60% for Rectum and Anus, Stricture

How much does a 60% VA rating for Rectum and Anus, Stricture pay?

VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 60% is the veteran's combined rating, after all separate ratings are combined under 38 CFR 4.25. At a 60% combined rating, a single veteran receives $1,435.02 per month ($17,220.24/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 $1,663.02.

What does it take to get a 60% rating for Rectum and Anus, Stricture?

Reduction of the lumen 50% or more, with pain and straining during defecation.

What's the difference between 60% and 100% for Rectum and Anus, Stricture?

60%: Reduction of the lumen 50% or more, with pain and straining during defecation. 100%: Inability to open the anus with inability to expel solid feces.

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 60%?

Yes, up to 100%. A condition service-connected as secondary to Rectum and Anus, Stricture 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 60%.

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 September 22, 2026.

How these figures are checked: our methodology and the open dataset.

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