Secondary conditions by primary

Veterans routinely under-claim because they don't know a secondary exists. Pick the condition you already claim to see the secondaries commonly linked to it. Each a candidate to discuss with your provider, not a guarantee.

• PTSD8 commonly claimed secondaries
• Diabetes (Type 2)6 commonly claimed secondaries
• Tinnitus3 commonly claimed secondaries
• Hearing Loss1 commonly claimed secondary
• Lower Back (Lumbar)1 commonly claimed secondary
• Cervical Spine (Neck)2 commonly claimed secondaries
• Knee Conditions2 commonly claimed secondaries
• Sleep Apnea2 commonly claimed secondaries
• Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)1 commonly claimed secondary
• Migraines1 commonly claimed secondary
• Flat Feet (Pes Planus)2 commonly claimed secondaries
• Plantar Fasciitis1 commonly claimed secondary
• Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)1 commonly claimed secondary

Informational only and not a guarantee of service connection. Every secondary still needs a medical nexus opinion, and the VA makes the final decision. This is not medical or legal advice.