Secondary conditions for Thyroid disorders
There are 4 secondary conditions linked to Thyroid disorders that may qualify for VA disability compensation. If you have a service-connected rating for thyroid disorders, 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 thyroid disorders is service-connected and it causes or worsens weight gain/obesity, you can file Weight gain/obesity as a secondary claim. The VA requires a medical nexus linking the two conditions.
4 conditions secondary to Thyroid disorders
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