Lipohypertrophy is a medical term that refers to a lump under the skin caused by accumulation of extra fat at the site of many subcutaneous injections of insulin. It may be unsightly, mildly painful, and may change the timing or completeness of insulin action.
Veterans who can't do a significant amount of work may be eligible for a 100% disability rating based on unemployability, even though they could not be rated 100% disabled under the Schedule for Rating Disabilities. The VA calls this Total Disability for Individual Unemployability (TDIU).
The VA has developed a Schedule of Rating Disabilities (VARSD). The ratings in the schedule are based on the average impact on earning capacity that each disability has in civilian occupations. Ratings range from 0% to 100% in 10% increments. 0% rating doesn't pay any disability compensation but is important because it may qualify you for health care and other VA benefits. The monthly payment for ratings of 10% or higher will vary based on whether the veteran has any dependents, and if so, how many.