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.