Secondary service connection can lead to a substantial increase in the amount of the monthly benefits a Veteran receives from VA. Today, we break down some of the most common secondary service-connected disabilities our advocates see among Veterans, and how to ensure your secondary VA claim is strong as possible. Please feel free to leave a question or comment below!

Table of Contents:
0:00 Introduction
0:22 What is Direct Service Connection?
1:15 What is Secondary Service Connection?
2:02 What is Service Connection by Aggravation?
3:30 Common Ways Secondary Disabilities Can Arise
6:38 Types of Evidence to Support Secondary Service Connection VA Claims
8:37 How Are Secondary VA Disabilities Rated?
10:06 VA Disabilities Secondary to Diabetes
12:42 VA Disabilities Secondary to Back Pain and Back Conditions
14:15 VA Disabilities Secondary to Knee, Foot, Ankle Disabilities and Pain
15:30 Depression and Anxiety Secondary to Orthopedic Pain
17:02 Hypertension, Ulcers, Sleep Apnea Secondary to PTSD
17:53 Mental Health and PTSD Causing Substance Abuse; Substance Abuse Leading to Secondary Disabilities
19:00 Tips for Your VA Claim from CCK Lawyers

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