Conditions secondary to Knee Conditions
A service-connected knee can overload the opposite joint and contribute to secondary conditions worth claiming.
Depressive disorder (secondary to chronic pain)
Chronic pain and functional limitation commonly contribute to a secondary depressive disorder (mental health secondary to a physical condition).
Opposite-joint / altered-gait condition
A service-connected lower-extremity joint often overloads the opposite joint (altered gait), supporting a secondary claim for the contralateral knee/hip.
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Open the free rating calculator →Informational only and not a guarantee of service connection. A secondary condition still needs a medical nexus opinion linking it to the primary, and the VA makes the final decision. This is not medical or legal advice.