Secondary Conditions for Knee conditions
There are 7 secondary conditions linked to Knee conditions that may qualify for VA disability compensation. If you have a service-connected rating for knee 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're already service-connected for. For example, if knee conditions is service-connected and it causes or worsens arthritis, you can file Arthritis as a secondary claim. The VA requires a medical nexus linking the two conditions.
7 Conditions Secondary to Knee conditions
Arthritis
Spinal Cord / Back Conditions (11 linked)Hip conditions (5 linked)Depression (12 linked)Anxiety (12 linked)Plantar fasciitis (6 linked)Gait abnormalities
Conditions That List Knee conditions as Secondary
Weight gain/obesitySpinal Cord / Back ConditionsPes planus (flat feet)Plantar fasciitisLumbosacral strainHip conditions
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