Secondary conditions for Medication side effects
There are 9 secondary conditions linked to Medication side effects that may qualify for VA disability compensation. If you have a service-connected rating for medication side effects, 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 medication side effects is service-connected and it causes or worsens erectile dysfunction (ed), you can file Erectile dysfunction (ED) as a secondary claim. The VA requires a medical nexus linking the two conditions.
9 conditions secondary to Medication side effects
Erectile dysfunction (ED)
Female sexual arousal disorder (7 linked)Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) (8 linked)Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) (7 linked)Migraines (16 linked)Restless leg syndrome
Vertigo
Weight gain/obesity (10 linked)Sleep apnea (11 linked)Conditions that list Medication side effects as secondary
MigrainesGastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)Sleep apneaFemale sexual arousal disorderBipolar disorderObsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)Chronic pain syndromeEpilepsy / seizure disorder
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