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VA Rating for Diabetes (Type 2)

DC 7913 Max schedular: 100% Category: Skin & Other Updated for 2026 rates
The Official Criteria

Diabetes (Type 2) Rating Chart

Criteria from 38 CFR Part 4 (DC 7913). Pay shown is the 2026 monthly rate for a veteran alone at that percentage by itself.

RatingWhat qualifies2026 monthly pay*
100%Requires more than one daily insulin injection, restricted diet, and regulation of activities with episodes of ketoacidosis or hypoglycemic reactions requiring at least 3 hospitalizations per year or weekly visits to a diabetic care provider, plus complications.$3,938.58
60%Insulin, restricted diet, and regulation of activities with ketoacidosis/hypoglycemic episodes requiring 1–2 hospitalizations per year or twice-monthly visits, plus complications not compensable separately.$1,435.02
40%Requires insulin, restricted diet, and regulation of activities (medical need to avoid strenuous activity).$795.84
20%Requires insulin and restricted diet; or oral hypoglycemic agent and restricted diet.$356.66
10%Manageable by restricted diet only.$180.42

*Rate for that single rating with no dependents. Your combined rating and household may differ — run your exact numbers in our calculator.

How the VA Rates Diabetes (Type 2)

The 40% gate is “regulation of activities” — a documented medical need to limit strenuous activity, not just a lifestyle choice. Complications (peripheral neuropathy, retinopathy, kidney disease, ED) are rated separately and often outvalue the diabetes rating itself. Type 2 diabetes is an Agent Orange presumptive.

Evidence That Wins This Claim

  • Ask your doctor to document any medical restriction on strenuous activity — the 40% gate.
  • Claim every complication separately: neuropathy per limb, eyes, kidneys, ED (SMC-K).
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