Secondary Conditions for Sciatica
There are 4 secondary conditions linked to Sciatica that may qualify for VA disability compensation. If you have a service-connected rating for sciatica, 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 sciatica is service-connected and it causes or worsens foot drop, you can file Foot drop as a secondary claim. The VA requires a medical nexus linking the two conditions.
4 Conditions Secondary to Sciatica
Conditions That List Sciatica as Secondary
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