Secondary Conditions for Chronic kidney disease
There are 4 secondary conditions linked to Chronic kidney disease that may qualify for VA disability compensation. If you have a service-connected rating for chronic kidney disease, 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 kidney disease is service-connected and it causes or worsens hypertension, you can file Hypertension as a secondary claim. The VA requires a medical nexus linking the two conditions.
4 Conditions Secondary to Chronic kidney disease
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