VASRD 7913 · Endocrine
Diabetes Mellitus at 100% VA Disability Rating
Insulin-dependent with serious complications and hospital visits.
100%: single veteran, no dependents
$3,938.58
$47,262.96/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
VA Rating Criteria for 100%
Requires more than one daily injection of insulin, restricted diet, regulation of activities, plus episodes of ketoacidosis or hypoglycemic reactions requiring hospitalization more than once per year and complications that would not be compensable if separately evaluated.
100% Pay by Household (2026)
Monthly compensation amounts for Diabetes Mellitus rated at 100%. Dependent additions apply at 30% and above.
| Single (no dependents) | $3,938.58 |
| With spouse | $4,158.17 |
| With spouse + 1 child | $4,318.99 |
| With spouse + 2 children | $4,428.10 |
| Single + 1 child (no spouse) | $4,085.43 |
Lower tier
60% Diabetes Mellitus
$1,435.02 /mo single
Common questions about 100% for Diabetes Mellitus
- How much does a 100% VA rating for Diabetes Mellitus pay?
- A single veteran rated 100% for Diabetes Mellitus receives $3,938.58 per month ($47,262.96/year) under the 2026 VA rates, effective December 1, 2025. VA disability compensation is tax-free. With a spouse and one child, the monthly amount is $4,318.99.
- What does it take to get a 100% rating for Diabetes Mellitus?
- Requires more than one daily injection of insulin, restricted diet, regulation of activities, plus episodes of ketoacidosis or hypoglycemic reactions requiring hospitalization more than once per year and complications that would not be compensable if separately evaluated.
- Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 100%?
- Yes. If a condition like Peripheral Neuropathy is service-connected as secondary to Diabetes Mellitus, the VA combines both ratings using the official combined-ratings formula (38 CFR 4.25), which can produce a combined rating higher than 100% alone.
See all rating tiers and evidence guidance
Full VASRD criteria, best evidence, exam pitfalls, and secondary conditions for Diabetes Mellitus are on the main condition page.
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