Secondary Conditions for Insomnia
There are 5 secondary conditions linked to Insomnia that may qualify for VA disability compensation. If you have a service-connected rating for insomnia, 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 insomnia is service-connected and it causes or worsens depression, you can file Depression as a secondary claim. The VA requires a medical nexus linking the two conditions.
5 Conditions Secondary to Insomnia
Depression (12 linked)Anxiety (12 linked)Weight gain/obesity (10 linked)Migraines (16 linked)
Cognitive impairment
Conditions That List Insomnia as Secondary
PTSDAnxietyDepressionTinnitusMigrainesTraumatic brain injury (TBI)Parkinson's DiseaseSchizophreniaBipolar disorderObsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)Adjustment disorderChronic fatigue syndromeChronic pain syndromeShoulder impingement
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