Condition Rating Guides
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An inflammatory bowel disease that causes chronic inflammation of the digestive tract. The VA rates Crohn's disease under the ulcerative colitis code based on the severity and frequency of symptoms.
The VA rates this condition based on how often symptoms occur and how severe each episode is. The examiner will ask about the frequency, duration, and intensity of your episodes, as well as how they affect your ability to work.
Diagnostic code
DC 7323
Rating range
0% – 60%
Rating levels
4
Rating criteria are defined in 38 CFR 4.114, DC 7323. This guide presents a plain-language summary and is not a substitute for the full regulatory text. Always consult a VSO or VA-accredited attorney for case-specific advice.
You have severe Crohn's disease that has resulted in marked malnutrition, anemia, and general debility, or has caused serious complications such as liver abscess.
What the VA looks for
Conditions commonly associated with Crohn's Disease or rated under the same body system.