Plain-language summaries explain the text; they do not decide whether any level applies.
20%
Official criteria
Internal or external hemorrhoids with persistent bleeding and anemia; or continuously prolapsed internal hemorrhoids with three or more episodes per year of thrombosis
Plain-language summary
This level uses either persistent bleeding with anemia or continuous internal prolapse with at least three thrombosis episodes per year.
10%
Official criteria
Prolapsed internal hemorrhoids with two or less episodes per year of thrombosis; or external hemorrhoids with three or more episodes per year of thrombosis
Plain-language summary
This level uses either listed internal-prolapse or external-hemorrhoid thrombosis frequency.
Source record
38 CFR § 4.114—Schedule of ratings, digestive system
38 CFR § 4.114, DC 7336 · Effective May 19, 2024 · Reviewed Sep 11, 2026