Secondary Conditions for Ankylosing spondylitis
There are 5 secondary conditions linked to Ankylosing spondylitis that may qualify for VA disability compensation. If you have a service-connected rating for ankylosing spondylitis, these conditions could be filed as secondary claims to increase your combined disability rating.
What is a secondary VA disability claim?
A secondary condition is a disability caused or aggravated by a condition you're already service-connected for. For example, if ankylosing spondylitis is service-connected and it causes or worsens back stiffness, you can file Back stiffness as a secondary claim. The VA requires a medical nexus linking the two conditions.
5 Conditions Secondary to Ankylosing spondylitis
Conditions That List Ankylosing spondylitis as Secondary
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