Rectum and anus, impairment of sphincter control (DC 7332) | VA Rating Tool
| Diagnostic Code | 7332 |
|---|---|
| Category | The Digestive System |
| Subcategory | The Digestive System |
| Also Known As | Rectum & anus |
| CFR Section | 4.110-4.114 |
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Rating Criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 100% | Complete loss of sphincter control characterized by incontinence or retention that is not responsive to a physician-prescribed bowel program and requires either surgery or digital stimulation, medication (beyond laxative use), and special diet; or incontinence to solids and/or liquids two or more times per day, which requires changing a pad two or more times per day |
| 60% | Complete or partial loss of sphincter control characterized by incontinence or retention that is partially responsive to a physician-prescribed bowel program and requires either surgery or digital stimulation, medication (beyond laxative use), and special diet; or incontinence to solids and/or liquids two or more times per week, which requires wearing a pad two or more times per week |
| 30% | Complete or partial loss of sphincter control characterized by incontinence or retention that is fully responsive to a physician-prescribed bowel program and requires digital stimulation, medication (beyond laxative use), and special diet; or incontinence to solids and/or liquids two or more times per month, which requires wearing a pad two or more times per month |
| 10% | Complete or partial loss of sphincter control characterized by incontinence or retention that is fully responsive to a physician-prescribed bowel program and requires medication or special diet; or incontinence to solids and/or liquids at least once every six months, which requires wearing a pad at least once every six months |
| 0% | History of loss of sphincter control, currently asymptomatic |
Conditions Secondary to This
2 linksMajor depressive disorder
9434
Loss of rectal sphincter control causes severe depression through social embarrassment, isolation, and loss of dignity.
Dermatitis or eczema
7806
Fecal incontinence causes perianal skin irritation and dermatitis.
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