What are the VA rating percentages for Diabetes Mellitus Type I?

Diabetes Mellitus Type I (DC 7913) is rated at 10%, 20%, 40%, 60%, 100% under 38 CFR § 4.119, DC 7913. Manageable by restricted diet only.

What rates 10% for Diabetes Mellitus Type I under 38 CFR § 4.119, DC 7913?

Under 38 CFR § 4.119, DC 7913 (DC 7913), a 10% rating for Diabetes Mellitus Type I requires: Manageable by restricted diet only.

What rates 20% for Diabetes Mellitus Type I under 38 CFR § 4.119, DC 7913?

Under 38 CFR § 4.119, DC 7913 (DC 7913), a 20% rating for Diabetes Mellitus Type I requires: Requiring insulin and restricted diet, or oral hypoglycemic agent and restricted diet.

What rates 40% for Diabetes Mellitus Type I under 38 CFR § 4.119, DC 7913?

Under 38 CFR § 4.119, DC 7913 (DC 7913), a 40% rating for Diabetes Mellitus Type I requires: Requiring insulin, restricted diet, and regulation of activities.

What happens during a C&P exam for Diabetes Mellitus Type I?

Bring all relevant medical records and a written list of symptoms. Report your worst days, not your best. The VA rates based on overall impairment.

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Q: What rates 60% for Diabetes Mellitus Type I under 38 CFR § 4.119, DC 7913?

Under 38 CFR § 4.119, DC 7913 (DC 7913), a 60% rating for Diabetes Mellitus Type I requires: Requiring insulin, restricted diet, and regulation of activities with episodes of ketoacidosis or hypoglycemic reactions requiring 1-2 hospitalizations per year or twice-a-month visits to a diabetic care provider, plus complications that would not be compensable if separately evaluated.

Q: What rates 100% for Diabetes Mellitus Type I under 38 CFR § 4.119, DC 7913?

Under 38 CFR § 4.119, DC 7913 (DC 7913), a 100% rating for Diabetes Mellitus Type I requires: Requiring more than one daily injection of insulin, 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 progressive loss of weight and strength.

Q: What evidence do I need for a Diabetes Mellitus Type I VA claim?

Key evidence for a Diabetes Mellitus Type I claim includes: Service treatment records; Current medical diagnosis and treatment records; Buddy/lay statements; Prescription history; Employment impact documentation. All evidence should document both the condition and its impact on daily functioning.

DC 791338 C.F.R. § 4.119

Diagnostic Code

DC 7913

38 C.F.R. § 4.119

Rating Range

10–100%

5 severity tiers

Source

Referenced

38 C.F.R. Part 4

Diabetes Mellitus Type I is rated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs under DC 7913 of 38 CFR § 4.119, DC 7913 across 5 severity tiers (10% / 20% / 40% / 60% / 100%). Service connection requires (1) a current diagnosis, (2) an in-service event, injury, or exposure, and (3) a medical nexus opinion linking the two under 38 C.F.R. § 3.303.

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Overview

Autoimmune condition where the pancreas produces little or no insulin. Requires lifelong insulin therapy. Rated under the same diagnostic code as Type II but typically warrants higher ratings due to mandatory insulin dependence.

Rating Criteria

10%

Manageable by restricted diet only.

20%

Requiring insulin and restricted diet, or oral hypoglycemic agent and restricted diet.

40%

Requiring insulin, restricted diet, and regulation of activities.

60%

Requiring insulin, restricted diet, and regulation of activities with episodes of ketoacidosis or hypoglycemic reactions requiring 1-2 hospitalizations per year or twice-a-month visits to a diabetic care provider, plus complications that would not be compensable if separately evaluated.

100%

Requiring more than one daily injection of insulin, 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 progressive loss of weight and strength.

Key Evidence

—Service treatment records

—Current medical diagnosis and treatment records

—Buddy/lay statements

—Prescription history

—Employment impact documentation

—Any relevant diagnostic testing

C&P Exam Tips

1Bring all relevant medical records and a written list of symptoms.

2Report your worst days, not your best. The VA rates based on overall impairment.

3Document how the condition affects daily activities, work, and relationships.

4Mention all medications and their side effects.

5Bring buddy statements from people who observe your symptoms.

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Sources & Editorial

Rating criteria reference 38 C.F.R. Part 4 (Schedule for Rating Disabilities). This entry has not yet undergone editorial review against the live regulation text — consult the authoritative source directly before relying on the criteria shown.

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