Secondary conditions for Weight gain/obesity
There are 10 secondary conditions linked to Weight gain/obesity that may qualify for VA disability compensation. If you have a service-connected rating for weight gain/obesity, 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 weight gain/obesity 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.
10 conditions secondary to Weight gain/obesity
Erectile dysfunction (ED)
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) (8 linked)Hypertension (11 linked)Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) (7 linked)Plantar fasciitis (6 linked)Sleep apnea (11 linked)Diabetes (7 linked)Knee conditions (7 linked)Depression (12 linked)Anxiety (12 linked)Conditions that list Weight gain/obesity as secondary
PTSDDepressionGastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)Sleep apneaHypertensionMedication side effectsDiabetesSchizophreniaThyroid disordersPes planus (flat feet)Insomnia
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