Secondary Conditions for PTSD
There are 13 secondary conditions linked to PTSD that may qualify for VA disability compensation. If you have a service-connected rating for ptsd, 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 ptsd is service-connected and it causes or worsens sleep apnea, you can file Sleep apnea as a secondary claim. The VA requires a medical nexus linking the two conditions.
13 Conditions Secondary to PTSD
Sleep apnea (11 linked)Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) (8 linked)
Depression or anxiety
Bruxism
Erectile dysfunction (ED)
Female sexual arousal disorder (7 linked)Fibromyalgia
Hypertension (11 linked)Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) (7 linked)Migraines (16 linked)Substance use disorder
Insomnia (5 linked)Weight gain/obesity (10 linked)Conditions That List PTSD as Secondary
MigrainesGastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)Sleep apneaHypertensionFemale sexual arousal disorderChronic fatigue syndrome
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