This week, our attorneys discuss everything you need to know about Diabetes and VA disability benefits. Learn why Diabetes is so common among Veterans, how Veterans may develop Diabetes as a result of military service, and how to build a strong VA claim for Diabetes and conditions that may arise as secondary. Feel free to leave a question or comment below!
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
0:00 Introduction
0:15 What is Diabetes? Type 1 vs. Type 2 Diabetes
1:45 How VA Rates Type 2 Diabetes
4:01 VA Service Connection for Diabetes and Veterans Exposed to Agent Orange
8:42 Service-Connected Conditions That Can Cause Type 2 Diabetes (e.g. Sleep Apnea)
10:07 Certain Medications Can Cause Type 2 Diabetes
10:45 Obesity as an Intermediary Step: VA Secondary Service Connection for Diabetes
13:05 Conditions That Develop Due to VA Service-Connected Diabetes (Hypertension, Peripheral Neuropathy, Erectile Dysfunction, Heart Conditions, Kidney Disease, etc.)
15:20 Evidence Veterans Can Use to Support Their VA Disability Claim for Diabetes
17:00 Independent Medical Opinions for Veterans’ Diabetes Claims
18:40 Final Thoughts and Advice from CCK’s VA Disability Attorneys
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