Secondary Conditions for Diabetes
There are 7 secondary conditions linked to Diabetes that may qualify for VA disability compensation. If you have a service-connected rating for diabetes, 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 diabetes is service-connected and it causes or worsens asthma, you can file Asthma as a secondary claim. The VA requires a medical nexus linking the two conditions.
7 Conditions Secondary to Diabetes
Asthma (11 linked)
Erectile dysfunction (ED)
Hypertension (11 linked)Peripheral neuropathy (4 linked)Kidney disease
Weight gain/obesity (10 linked)Depression (12 linked)Conditions That List Diabetes as Secondary
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