Secondary Conditions for Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
There are 8 secondary conditions linked to Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) that may qualify for VA disability compensation. If you have a service-connected rating for gastroesophageal reflux disease (gerd), 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 gastroesophageal reflux disease (gerd) 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.
8 Conditions Secondary to Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Asthma (11 linked)PTSD (13 linked)Depression (12 linked)Anxiety (12 linked)Medication side effects (9 linked)Weight gain/obesity (10 linked)Migraines (16 linked)Sleep apnea (11 linked)
Conditions That List Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as Secondary
PTSDAnxietyDepressionMigrainesAsthmaSleep apneaWeight gain/obesityMedication side effectsAllergic rhinitis
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