What is the disability rating for ulcerative colitis?

The Veterans Affairs (VA) assigns a disability rating for ulcerative colitis, depending on the severity of symptoms or frequency of exacerbations (a term for worsening or flare-up of symptoms).

The VA’s disability rating will determine the amount of special monthly compensation (SMC) that a veteran is entitled to for their service-connected medical condition. A higher rating would mean greater tax-free compensation.

Under Diagnostic Code 7323, the disability rating for ulcerative colitis is likely to follow the following criteria:

• For moderately severe UC, a ten percent (10%) disability rating is given if you have infrequent exacerbations and a thirty percent (30%) disability rating with frequent exacerbations.
• A sixty percent (60%) disability rating if you have severe ulcerative colitis, and suffer from malnutrition and numerous “attacks” per year, with fair health during periods of remission.
• A one hundred percent (100%) disability rating is given for a pronounced ulcerative colitis condition that leads to malnutrition, anemia, general debility, or further complications like liver abscesses. 

File a VA disability claim for PFAS-related ulcerative colitis

If you have been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis after being exposed to PFAS during your service, you may be eligible to file a PFAS exposure claim and a VA disability claim. We understand that the filing process can be complicated, especially when you might be faced with mismatched disability ratings or denials. Our legal team can evaluate your case and connect you with a specialized attorney who can file the claims on your behalf. Schedule a consultation with us to see if your case is eligible.