Diabetes Mellitus at 60% VA Disability Rating

Common questions about 60% for Diabetes Mellitus

How much does a 60% VA rating for Diabetes Mellitus pay?

A single veteran rated 60% for Diabetes Mellitus receives $1,435.02 per month ($17,220.24/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 $1,663.02.

What does it take to get a 60% rating for Diabetes Mellitus?

Requiring one or more daily injection of 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 a diabetic care provider, plus complications that would not be compensable if separately eval…

What's the difference between 60% and 100% for Diabetes Mellitus?

60%: Daily insulin and activity limits, with hospitalizations or twice-monthly care 100%: Multiple daily insulin injections, activity limits, and frequent hospitalizations or weekly care

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 60%?

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 60% alone.