How to File a VA Claim for Secondary Service Connection

If you have a service-connected disability, you may be able to file a secondary VA claim for a new disability that is linked to the original disability. If you want to increase your VA disability rating and your VA benefits then a Secondary VA claim is something you should consider filing. For example, if you have service-connected PTSD and develop sleep apnea as a result of the PTSD, you can file a secondary claim for the sleep apnea.

To file a secondary claim, you will need to provide medical evidence linking the new disability to the original service-connected disability. The VA will then review your claim and make a determination on whether or not to award benefits.

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[CombatCraig]

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[scrapguy]

I know first hand how a secondary condition claim can help. Great information Craig. Keep them videos coming. Veterans helping Veterans is so true.

[abbeyjane]

35 years after my discharge I filed for tinnitus and got 10%. 3 years later I filed for Major Depressive Disorder secondary to my tinnitus. The C & P examiner awarded me 100% P & T.

[vonde]

Guys, right now the VA is processing claims at lightning speed. I don't know this for sure but it seems like this might be one of the best times to get a claim in. I am 2 for 2 all within the last couple of months.

[harlybill]

Secondary Service Connections got me to 100% P&T

[kenross]

Getting ready to file hypertension secondary to Obstructive sleep apnea and PTSD. At 90 Percent service connection for the latter and Tinnitus. My hught blood pressure is well documented at the va hospital and local clinic here in Coeur d'alene Idaho. We shall see . Thanks Combat Graig for all the useful information on your channel.

[Mark-yypy]

Secondary VA claims raised my rating from 50 to 80%!

[juliocar]

Secondary sleep apnea got me all the way up to 100% p&t . Thank you CC

[stephaniericcio]

I wish I found you years ago. Permanently 30% for my left knee (replaced). Just had my left hip replaced...was told no to compensation. Had my right knee replaced, but didn't disclose I had issues while I was in. ( I was a weapons loader - 462/2W1 - for 5 of my 10 years in). Was told no to my right knee replacement as well.

[tommarinevet]

Secondaries all the way to 100%P&T...only way to go..veterans need to take a look at secondaries and educate yourselves and file...to a win..thanks for great info

[harlybill]

Right shoulder impingement with arthritis secondary to service connected left shoulder arthritis/degenerative changes at 20%

[jbousley]

Both knees primary at 10% each. Connected to ankles. Limitations in exercise led to Diabetes Type 2. Also requested increase on primary. Looking good. Should know in a month or so. VA doc I saw said there’s definitely a connection in my C&P exam and that he’s detected arthritis in knees and ankles. Last guy in 2019 was more interested in hearing about the women I’d bedded while in the service. COVID happened and I waited to appeal after that denial for increase.

[timf]

Great information brother. I filed sleep apnea secondary to my presumptive service connection fibromyalgia.

[LesleyCollier-xc]

Hello Craig! I just stumbled on you! I have 50% PTSD AND 10 % Tinnitus both service connected. I would like to do the Gerd for secondary off my PTSD. Am I automatically given a C&P exam for this? 5:20

[raymondwilliams]

For the GERD example...

Let's say you have a diagnosis for GERD with no explanation on how it was caused.

Would you "need" documentation from a doctor stating that the GERD was caused specifically by the mental health medication in order to submit a secondary claim?

Or, can you just make the secondary claim and provide a statement saying that your diagnosis of GERD was caused by the mental health medication?

[vaughnwalker]

Secondary iBS service connection caused by Escitalapram prescription for depression. Hopefully I'll go from 90 to 100%.

[Dlindner]

I wish you would do a little visual tutorial on this. I am on my individual ratings list right now and there is no "pull down" maybe they changed that function since you made this video?

[vickgeneral]

Brother Craig, man you are always on point with your videos! Where can I find these books at so I can help out other Veterans as well as myself?

[stephensmith]

Awesome information CC. I notice in several videos you have a resource area that shows the "qualifying" criteria for each diagnosis. Example, you showed Gerd and what the break down is to qualify for 60, 30 and 10. Where can I get that info to help file my claim?
Thanks for what you do for all of us!

[ricothefrenchie]

Is there a step by step list of what need to be uploaded for secondary claim? Getting ready to file for migraines secondary to tinnitus.