Secondary conditions for Deviated septum
There are 4 secondary conditions linked to Deviated septum that may qualify for VA disability compensation. If you have a service-connected rating for deviated septum, 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 are already service-connected for. For example, if deviated septum is service-connected and it causes or worsens sleep apnea, you can file Sleep apnea as a secondary claim. The VA requires a medical nexus linking the two conditions.
4 conditions secondary to Deviated septum
Conditions that list Deviated septum as secondary
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