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Evidence checklist

Diabetes Mellitus Type II

DC 791338 CFR § 4.119Endocrine

Evidence strength

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Target
Saved locally
01

Specialist opinion

Highest value0 of 1 collected
Nexus opinion or presumptive service connection documentationCritical

If claiming as presumptive (Agent Orange / herbicide exposure), document qualifying service. Otherwise, obtain a nexus opinion.

Private provider · independent opinion
02

Treating physician

0 of 2 collected
Diabetes diagnosis and treatment recordsCritical

Medical records confirming Type II diabetes diagnosis with A1C levels, treatment history, and current management plan.

Your treating provider · written request
Medical documentation of activity regulationCritical

A doctor's written order to avoid strenuous activities due to diabetes. This is the key threshold for 40% and must be explicitly documented.

Your treating provider · written request
03

Treatment records

0 of 1 collected
Insulin prescription and administration recordsCritical

Documentation of insulin use, dosage, and frequency. Required for 20%+ rating.

VA or private records · written request
04

Benefits questionnaire

0 of 1 collected
Completed DBQ Diabetes MellitusCritical

Standardized form capturing treatment regimen, complications, and activity restrictions.

Provider-completed · VA DBQ formHow to get this →
05

Service records

0 of 1 collected
Service treatment records (STRs)Critical

Military medical records showing in-service treatment, complaints, or injuries related to this condition.

NPRC / milConnect · SF-180
Condition guideRating criteria and what VA looks forC&P exam prepWhat the examiner will askBuddy statement builderGuided VA Form 21-10210

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