Secondary Conditions for Tinnitus
There are 9 secondary conditions linked to Tinnitus that may qualify for VA disability compensation. If you have a service-connected rating for tinnitus, 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 tinnitus is service-connected and it causes or worsens anxiety, you can file Anxiety as a secondary claim. The VA requires a medical nexus linking the two conditions.
9 Conditions Secondary to Tinnitus
Anxiety (12 linked)
Bruxism
Depression (12 linked)Migraines (16 linked)Somatic symptom disorder
Vertigo
Meniere's Syndrome
Hearing loss (4 linked)Insomnia (5 linked)Conditions That List Tinnitus as Secondary
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