---
title: "DC 7337 - Pruritus ani (anal itching)"
diagnostic_code: "7337"
body_system: "Digestive System"
cfr_section: "§ 4.114"
canonical: "https://veteranai.co/va-rating-schedule/digestive/7337-pruritus-ani-anal-itching"
source: "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.114"
updated: "2026-07-21T04:17:31.888660Z"
---

# DC 7337 - Pruritus ani (anal itching)

Rated under § 4.114. Body system: Digestive System.

## Rating criteria

| Rating | Criteria |
| --- | --- |
| 10% | With bleeding or excoriation |
| 0% | Without bleeding or excoriation |

# Pruritus Ani (Anal Itching) — VA Disability Rating (Diagnostic Code 7337)

## Understanding Pruritus Ani

Pruritus ani, commonly known as anal itching, is a condition of the digestive system. The VA rates it under **Diagnostic Code 7337**, found in **38 CFR § 4.114** (the schedule of ratings for the digestive system).

## Available Rating Levels

The VA rates pruritus ani at one of two levels, based on whether specific physical signs are present:

| Rating | Criteria |
|--------|----------|
| **10%** | With bleeding or excoriation |
| **0%** | Without bleeding or excoriation |

- A **10% rating** applies when the condition is accompanied by **bleeding or excoriation** (skin breakdown or scratching-related damage).
- A **0% rating** applies when the condition is present **without bleeding or excoriation**.

## What the VA Looks For

When evaluating pruritus ani under Diagnostic Code 7337, the VA focuses on whether the condition involves **bleeding or excoriation**. The presence or absence of these signs determines which of the two rating levels applies.

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*This information is drawn directly from the VA rating schedule for Diagnostic Code 7337 under 38 CFR § 4.114. Individual ratings depend on your specific medical evidence and circumstances.*

Source: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.114