Secondary Conditions for Radiculopathy
There are 11 secondary conditions linked to Radiculopathy that may qualify for VA disability compensation. If you have a service-connected rating for radiculopathy, 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 radiculopathy is service-connected and it causes or worsens lumbosacral strain, you can file Lumbosacral strain as a secondary claim. The VA requires a medical nexus linking the two conditions.
11 Conditions Secondary to Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral strain (6 linked)
Spinal stenosis
Spondylolisthesis
Ankylosing spondylitis (5 linked)Spinal fusion
Vertebral fracture or dislocation
Sciatica (4 linked)Foot drop
Chronic pain syndrome (6 linked)Depression (12 linked)Anxiety (12 linked)Conditions That List Radiculopathy as Secondary
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