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This is not legal or medical advice. Always consult with a VSO or accredited claims agent. Data sourced from VA.gov and BLS.
Monthly compensation for Diabetes Type 1, based on your overall combined VA disability rating.
| Rating | Monthly (Alone) | Monthly (w/ Spouse) | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | $180.42 | — | $2,165.04 |
| 20% | $356.66 | — | $4,279.92 |
| 30% | $552.47 | $617.47 | $6,629.64 |
| 40% | $795.84 | $882.84 | $9,550.08 |
| 50% | $1,132.90 | $1,241.90 | $13,594.80 |
| 60% | $1,435.02 | $1,566.02 | $17,220.24 |
| 70% | $1,808.45 | $1,961.45 | $21,701.40 |
| 80% | $2,102.15 | $2,277.15 | $25,225.80 |
| 90% | $2,362.30 | $2,559.30 | $28,347.60 |
| 100% | $3,938.58 | $4,158.17 | $47,262.96 |
Document these symptoms in your claim. The more thoroughly you describe how they affect your daily life, the stronger your claim.
VA rates disabilities based on how they limit your ability to function. Describe these limitations in your personal statement.
General rating schedule for endocrine conditions. Your specific rating depends on severity documented in your C&P exam.
Manageable with diet only
Requires insulin or oral hypoglycemic agent, restricted diet
Requires insulin, restricted diet, and regulation of activities
Requires insulin, restricted diet, regulation of activities, with episodes of ketoacidosis or hypoglycemic reactions requiring 1-2 hospitalizations/year
Requires more than one daily insulin injection, restricted diet, regulation of activities, with episodes requiring 3+ hospitalizations/year or weekly visits to diabetic care provider
Gather these types of evidence before filing your claim. The strongest claims include multiple evidence types.
Documenting ongoing treatment strengthens your claim and supports higher ratings.
Use our free Claims Builder to organize your Diabetes Type 1 evidence, track your claim status, and prepare for your C&P exam. No coaching fees — just tools.
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