Secondary Conditions for Spinal Cord / Back Conditions
There are 11 secondary conditions linked to Spinal Cord / Back Conditions that may qualify for VA disability compensation. If you have a service-connected rating for spinal cord / back conditions, 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 spinal cord / back conditions 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.
11 Conditions Secondary to Spinal Cord / Back Conditions
Erectile dysfunction (ED)
Foot condition
Plantar fasciitis (6 linked)Radiculopathy (11 linked)Restless leg syndrome
Somatic symptom disorder
Sciatica (4 linked)Hip conditions (5 linked)Knee conditions (7 linked)Depression (12 linked)Anxiety (12 linked)Conditions That List Spinal Cord / Back Conditions as Secondary
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