Is 100 Percent VA Disability for Diabetes Possible?

In this episode, we have VA disability attorney Shannon Brewer breaking down everything veterans need to know about diabetes and VA disability benefits. Whether you’ve just received a diagnosis or are dealing with related conditions, this video will help you understand how to approach your claim—and maximize your rating.

💡 Shannon offers crucial insight into how diabetes is rated by the VA, what it takes to qualify for service connection, and how to handle common challenges with medical documentation. She also dives into the many conditions linked to diabetes, including neuropathy, kidney disease, and vision problems—all of which may qualify for additional compensation.

🔍 In This Video You’ll Learn:
The medical criteria required to get service connected for diabetes
Why a proper diagnosis—and correct documentation—makes all the difference
The VA rating breakdown: from diet-controlled diabetes to 100% ratings
How to prove regulation of activities and why it's so difficult
Secondary conditions tied to diabetes (neuropathy, kidney, vision issues)
The impact of toxic and herbicide exposure on direct service connection
How to build strong claims by linking medications and comorbid conditions

📌 Pro Tip: Always ask your doctor if new symptoms or conditions are related to your existing service-connected disabilities—and make sure it’s written in your records.

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