What are VA Secondary Conditions? (2024 Quick Guide)

FINAL-FOR THE VETERAN OF THE VETERAN SHARE OF THE DAY

In the sea of information available on the internet regarding VA benefits, understanding what to focus on can be overwhelming. This is especially true when it comes to VA secondary conditions.

Many veterans are confused about secondary conditions, and many more are unaware they even exist.

This Quick Guide will review the basics of VA secondary conditions and how to differentiate them from primary conditions. We’ll also look at whether secondary conditions can raise your VA rating.

The bottom line: Your secondary conditions may qualify you for a higher VA disability rating!

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