Secondary conditions for Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
There are 4 secondary conditions linked to Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) that may qualify for VA disability compensation. If you have a service-connected rating for obsessive-compulsive disorder (ocd), 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 obsessive-compulsive disorder (ocd) is service-connected and it causes or worsens anxiety, you can file Anxiety as a secondary claim. The VA requires a medical nexus linking the two conditions.
4 conditions secondary to Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
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