Diagnostic Code 7336: Hemorrhoids, External or Internal Rating Criteria
- CFR section
- 38 CFR § 4.114
- Rating range
- 0% to 20%
- Rating levels
- 3
- Body system
- Digestive system
The VA rates Hemorrhoids, External or Internal under diagnostic code 7336 in 38 CFR § 4.114. The table below is the full set of rating criteria, from the schedule itself, with the evidence factors raters look for at each level.
DC 7336 rating criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 0% | Hemorrhoids that do not meet the 10 percent criteria; 38 CFR 4.31 assigns 0 percent when the compensable requirements are not met What raters look forhemorrhoids without the thrombosis or bleeding frequency required for 10 percent |
| 10% | Prolapsed internal hemorrhoids with two or less episodes per year of thrombosis; or external hemorrhoids with three or more episodes per year of thrombosis What raters look forprolapsed internal hemorrhoids with two or fewer thrombosis episodes per year; external hemorrhoids with three or more thrombosis episodes per year |
| 20% | Internal or external hemorrhoids with persistent bleeding and anemia; or continuously prolapsed internal hemorrhoids with three or more episodes per year of thrombosis What raters look forpersistent bleeding and anemia; continuously prolapsed internal hemorrhoids with three or more thrombosis episodes per year |
DC 7336 rating appeals at the Board
The Board of Veterans' Appeals issued 874 rulings on higher ratings, reductions and severance under diagnostic code 7336 from 2021 to 2026. It granted 17.4%, denied 75.5% and sent 7.1% back for more work. One appeal can contain more than one ruling.
Method: Claim Raven read each ruling in every Board decision stored for 2021 to 2026 and counted it under this code when the decision named DC 7336 for a rating question. These results cover only rulings with an identified diagnostic code and may not represent rulings where no code was stated. Granted includes partial grants; dismissed and withdrawn rulings are left out. These are outcomes within appeals, not first decisions, and not your personal odds.
Condition guide
The rating criteria are only part of the picture for Hemorrhoids. The Hemorrhoids condition page covers service connection, common evidence problems, secondary conditions, and Board outcome patterns in depth.
What happens to Hemorrhoids appeals at the Board
Claim Raven's analysis of 2,905 decided Board of Veterans' Appeals rulings on Hemorrhoids, 2021 to 2026. The Hemorrhoids condition page has the full breakdown, including which evidence types are associated with better outcomes.
Method: each ruling's outcome is read from the order in the Board's published decision and rolled up as granted (including partial grants), denied, or remanded, leaving out dismissals and withdrawals. The data codes the condition the Board ruled on, not the diagnostic code, so these numbers describe Hemorrhoids appeals generally rather than DC 7336 specifically. The DC 7336 section above counts this code's own rating appeals. Board outcomes describe appealed claims, not initial decisions.
Frequently asked questions
What is VA diagnostic code 7336?
Diagnostic code 7336 is the VA rating schedule entry for Hemorrhoids, External or Internal, found in 38 CFR § 4.114. The VA assigns this code when it rates the condition and applies the criteria listed on this page.
What ratings are possible under DC 7336?
DC 7336 provides ratings of 0%, 10%, 20%. The percentage depends on which criteria your medical evidence documents, not on the diagnosis alone.
What does the highest rating under DC 7336 require?
The 20% rating for Hemorrhoids, External or Internal requires: Internal or external hemorrhoids with persistent bleeding and anemia; or continuously prolapsed internal hemorrhoids with three or more episodes per year of thrombosis.
How often does the Board grant a higher rating under DC 7336?
In 862 decided Board of Veterans' Appeals rulings on a higher rating under DC 7336 from 2021 to 2026, 16.5% were granted, 76.5% denied and 7.1% sent back for more work. These are appeal outcomes, not your personal odds.
Free help filing a claim
An accredited veterans service officer (VSO) can file your claim and represent you at no cost. Find a VSO office near you, with phone numbers and addresses in all 50 states and DC.