Secondary conditions for Hip conditions
There are 5 secondary conditions linked to Hip conditions that may qualify for VA disability compensation. If you have a service-connected rating for hip conditions, 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 hip conditions is service-connected and it causes or worsens spinal cord / back conditions, you can file Spinal Cord / Back Conditions as a secondary claim. The VA requires a medical nexus linking the two conditions.
5 conditions secondary to Hip conditions
Spinal Cord / Back Conditions (11 linked)Knee conditions (7 linked)
Gait abnormalities
Depression (12 linked)Anxiety (12 linked)Conditions that list Hip conditions as secondary
Spinal Cord / Back ConditionsKnee conditionsPes planus (flat feet)Plantar fasciitisLumbosacral strain
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