Neurological · 38 CFR 4.124a · DC 8520 (lower)
Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy VA Disability Rating
Diabetic peripheral neuropathy is rated as a secondary condition to service-connected diabetes mellitus type II. Each affected limb is rated separately under the appropriate nerve diagnostic code. Bilateral lower-extremity neuropathy triggers the 38 CFR 4.26 bilateral factor.
Rating criteria
This condition is rated under 38 CFR 4.124a using the same scale referenced in the summary above. Full bracket-by-bracket breakdown coming in the next content pass; in the meantime, the combined rating calculator handles the math once you know the percentage assigned.
Common secondary conditions
Veterans rated for diabetic peripheral neuropathy frequently file secondary-service-connection claims for:
- Diabetes mellitus type II (primary)
- Other limb (bilateral)
Use the calculator
Once you know the percentage assigned for this condition, plug it into the VA Combined Rating Calculator alongside any other service-connected ratings to see your combined percentage and 2026 monthly compensation.
Source citations
- 38 CFR 4.124a (eCFR)
- VA.gov current monthly compensation rates
- VA Office of General Counsel — Accreditation directory
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