The rating ladder
What the VA looks for at each percentage.
How to describe it (and win the rating)
- Describe frequency and duration of flare-ups on your worst days.
- State whether hemorrhoids are reducible, irreducible, or thrombotic.
- Quantify bleeding and note any fatigue/dizziness suggesting anemia.
- Report anal fissures and pain during bowel movements.
- Explain impact on sitting, working, sleeping, and mobility.
- Be candid about recurrent severity, not just good days.
Evidence that helps
- Service treatment records or private/VA medical records documenting diagnosis of hemorrhoids.
- Records noting large, thrombotic, or irreducible hemorrhoids or excessive redundant tissue.
- Documentation of frequent recurrences (dates of flare-ups, treatment visits).
- Lab results (CBC) showing secondary anemia, and clinical notes linking it to hemorrhoidal bleeding.
- Records documenting persistent rectal bleeding or anal fissures.
- Records of surgical treatment (e.g., hemorrhoidectomy) or ongoing procedures.
- A completed Rectum and Anus DBQ (VA Form 21-0960H-3) or equivalent examination.
- Lay/buddy statements describing frequency, severity, and functional impact of flare-ups.
- A personal symptom journal tracking flare-up dates, bleeding, and pain.
Next steps
Related conditions & secondary claims
Conditions medically linked to Hemorrhoids — each can be worth a separate or secondary claim:
Common questions
What is the VA disability rating for hemorrhoids?
The VA rates hemorrhoids under 38 CFR diagnostic code 7336. The rating tiers are: 0% — Mild or moderate hemorrhoids, external or internal.; 10% — Large or thrombotic, irreducible, with excessive redundant tissue, evidencing frequent recurrences.; 20% — With persistent bleeding and with secondary anemia, or with fissures.. Your exact percentage depends on the severity documented in your records and C&P exam.
How much VA disability compensation is hemorrhoids?
Monthly pay depends on your assigned rating percentage and your dependents, not the condition alone. Hemorrhoids can be rated from 0% to 20%. Use the free US Vet Help disability calculator for your exact 2026 monthly amount.
What evidence do I need for a hemorrhoids VA claim?
Evidence that helps includes: Service treatment records or private/VA medical records documenting diagnosis of hemorrhoids.; Records noting large, thrombotic, or irreducible hemorrhoids or excessive redundant tissue.; Documentation of frequent recurrences (dates of flare-ups, treatment visits).; Lab results (CBC) showing secondary anemia, and clinical notes linking it to hemorrhoidal bleeding.; Records documenting persistent rectal bleeding or anal fissures.; Records of surgical treatment (e.g., hemorrhoidectomy) or ongoing procedures.; A completed Rectum and Anus DBQ (VA Form 21-0960H-3) or equivalent examination.; Lay/buddy statements describing frequency, severity, and functional impact of flare-ups.; A personal symptom journal tracking flare-up dates, bleeding, and pain..
How do I get the correct rating for hemorrhoids?
To be rated accurately: Describe frequency and duration of flare-ups on your worst days.; State whether hemorrhoids are reducible, irreducible, or thrombotic.; Quantify bleeding and note any fatigue/dizziness suggesting anemia.; Report anal fissures and pain during bowel movements.; Explain impact on sitting, working, sleeping, and mobility.; Be candid about recurrent severity, not just good days..
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