Ratings Prime
Typically replies in minutesCriteria from 38 CFR Part 4 (DC 7319). Pay shown is the 2026 monthly rate for a veteran alone at that percentage by itself.
| Rating | What qualifies | 2026 monthly pay* |
|---|---|---|
| 30% | Abdominal pain related to defecation at least once per week during the previous 3 months, plus 2 or more of: change in stool frequency, change in stool form, altered stool passage, mucorrhea, or abdominal bloating/distension. | $552.47 |
| 20% | Abdominal pain related to defecation at least 3 days per month during the previous 3 months, plus 2 or more of the same signs. | $356.66 |
| 10% | Abdominal pain related to defecation at least once during the previous 3 months, plus 2 or more of the same signs. | $180.42 |
*Rate for that single rating with no dependents. Your combined rating and household may differ — run your exact numbers in our calculator.
The 2024 revision made every diagnosed, symptomatic IBS case compensable — the old 0% level is gone. Frequency of pain days is the whole game. IBS is also a Gulf War presumptive as a functional gastrointestinal disorder for eligible veterans.
Last updated: February 25, 2026
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Last updated: February 25, 2026
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