Abnormal narrowing of the rectum or anus that restricts the passage of stool.
Medical records documenting the degree of narrowing are central to this rating. Imaging studies, colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy reports, and anorectal manometry results can show how much the lumen is reduced, which directly separates the 30% and 60% levels. Surgical or procedure notes, including any dilation treatments, help establish the severity of the stricture over time.
Records showing pain during defecation support the 60% level, while documentation of straining alone can support the 30% level. For the 10% level, records showing the condition is controlled through dietary changes are relevant. At the 100% level, clinical findings or operative reports confirming inability to open the anus and pass solid stool would be needed.
Your own statements, and statements from people who live with you, describing how symptoms affect daily activities such as eating, working, or leaving home can add context to the clinical findings. Records from a gastroenterologist, colorectal surgeon, or primary care provider that consistently track symptom frequency and severity over time are particularly useful.
Conditions that are often caused or made worse by this one. If you have any of these, they may be claimable as secondary service connection.
