Pre-diabetes
Rated Under Another Condition
This condition is typically rated under Diabetes mellitus (DC 7913). The rating criteria below reflects that diagnostic code.
Pre-diabetes is a VA-ratable condition . Maximum rating: 100%.
Rating Criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 100% | Requiring more than one daily injection of insulin, restricted diet, and regulation of activities with episodes of ketoacidosis or hypoglycemic reactions requiring three or more hospitalizations per year or weekly visits to diabetic care provider |
| 60% | Requiring insulin, restricted diet, and regulation of activities with episodes of ketoacidosis or hypoglycemic reactions requiring one or two hospitalizations per year or twice a month visits to diabetic care provider |
| 40% | Requiring insulin, restricted diet, and regulation of activities |
| 20% | Requiring insulin and restricted diet, or oral hypoglycemic agent and restricted diet |
| 10% | Manageable by restricted diet only |
Important Notes
Rated under Diabetes mellitus (DC 7913)
Filing Tips
Pro Tip: The VA won't connect the dots for you. That's your job. Build the paper trail before you file.
Gather medical evidence showing a current diagnosis of this condition.
Document in-service events, injuries, or exposures that caused or aggravated this condition.
Consider a nexus letter from a medical professional linking your condition to service.