Secondary Conditions for Depression
There are 12 secondary conditions linked to Depression that may qualify for VA disability compensation. If you have a service-connected rating for depression, 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 depression is service-connected and it causes or worsens migraines, you can file Migraines as a secondary claim. The VA requires a medical nexus linking the two conditions.
12 Conditions Secondary to Depression
Migraines (16 linked)Asthma (11 linked)
Bruxism
Erectile dysfunction (ED)
Female sexual arousal disorder (7 linked)Fibromyalgia
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) (8 linked)Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) (7 linked)Sleep apnea (11 linked)Substance use disorder
Insomnia (5 linked)Weight gain/obesity (10 linked)Conditions That List Depression as Secondary
TinnitusMigrainesGastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)AsthmaSleep apneaWeight gain/obesitySpinal Cord / Back ConditionsNeck ConditionsTraumatic brain injury (TBI)Female sexual arousal disorderHeart diseaseDiabetesRadiculopathyHearing lossParkinson's DiseasePeripheral neuropathySchizophreniaBipolar disorderObsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)Adjustment disorderChronic fatigue syndromeChronic pain syndromeMultiple sclerosisEpilepsy / seizure disorderCOPDChronic bronchitisAutoimmune disordersChronic kidney diseaseThyroid disordersKnee conditionsShoulder impingementAnkylosing spondylitisPes planus (flat feet)Allergic rhinitisPlantar fasciitisLumbosacral strainInsomniaHip conditionsSciatica
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