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Is my type 2 diabetes a presumptive condition?

If you have type 2 diabetes, we consider it a presumptive condition if you meet certain requirements.

One of these must be true:

If one of these is true, we automatically assume (or “presume”) that your service caused your condition.

We consider a condition presumptive when it’s established by law or regulation. If you have a presumptive condition, you don’t need to prove that your service caused the condition. You only need to meet the service requirements for the presumption.

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    File a claim for disability compensation for conditions related to your military service, and manage your benefits over time.

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