Secondary Conditions for Chronic bronchitis
There are 5 secondary conditions linked to Chronic bronchitis that may qualify for VA disability compensation. If you have a service-connected rating for chronic bronchitis, 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 chronic bronchitis is service-connected and it causes or worsens copd, you can file COPD as a secondary claim. The VA requires a medical nexus linking the two conditions.
5 Conditions Secondary to Chronic bronchitis
COPD (6 linked)Sleep apnea (11 linked)
Respiratory infections
Depression (12 linked)Anxiety (12 linked)Conditions That List Chronic bronchitis as Secondary
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