High Value Secondary VA Claims: VA Benefits for Secondary Conditions
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 พ.ค. 2024
- Secondary VA claims are those filed for a secondary service-connected disability, or a disability that resulted from a condition that is already service-connected. Many Veterans overlook potential secondary claims, which can leave valuable VA back pay on the table. Secondary conditions, such as hypertension, depression or anxiety, and peripheral neuropathy, are common among veterans. Filing secondary claims can lead to a higher combined VA disability rating, meaning a veteran could receive more monthly disability compensation, as well as qualify for benefits like TDIU, from VA. To learn more about secondary claims and how they are rated, tune into our CCK Live discussion!
What is a Secondary Service-Connected Disability? cck-law.com/blog/what-is-a-se...
VA Disability Rating for Depression and Anxiety: cck-law.com/blog/va-disabilit...
Getting Veterans (VA) Disability for Hypertension: cck-law.com/types-of-va-disab...
Radiculopathy VA Disability Ratings and Benefits: cck-law.com/blog/radiculopath...
Total Disability Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU): cck-law.com/benefits/individu...
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0:00 Introduction
0:34 What is a Secondary Service-Connected Claim? Secondary Disability, Establishing a Nexus
1:58 Why are Secondary Claims Beneficial? TDIU
3:20 How Secondary Disabilities Occur
4:38 How to File a Claim for Secondary Service Connection
6:45 Secondary Claims for Depression and Anxiety
8:52 Peripheral Neuropathy Secondary to Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
10:13 Erectile Dysfunction Secondary to Prostate Cancer
11:50 Hypertension Secondary to PTSD
12:57 Claims for Increased Ratings/Appeals
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For me it’s migraine. I just got my 100% P&T for filing migraine as a secondary to my tinnitus. VA finally awarded me 50% for migraine which ultimately gave me my 100% p&t
How did you file this claim to get migraine approval?
@@silverbacknubian6366 you have to tell them it’s prostrating and you have to back it up with a nexus letter which I end up using a company to help me out.
@@markfennell1604 Thank you
@@markfennell1604Congrats! Trying to do the same? What evidence did you submit? Who did you go through for Nexus?
What company did you go with?
I am currently rated 50% migraines andCCK is working with me on getting anxiety and onward to TDIU .
File secondaries on secondaries to 100%...
One thing to be aware of when it comes to secondary mental conditions; mental conditions such as depression and anxiety are easily controlled with meds and therapy.
Unless you get that welcoming "No further appointments necessary" on your claim, you could be in for further evaluations by the VA, and any improvements to your secondary mental health awards, could be a basis to reduce, or in some cases eliminate your compensation.
PTSD is usually the exception, as there is no known cure for it.
Are there any new updates or information concerning toxic exposure & the PACT ACT?
Especially, for those of us who were stationed at Ft. McClellan, Alabama. Thank you for your time. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Besides Agent Orange, the US military dumped plutonium, chemical weapons and such throughout the Pacific from 1947 to present. I did multiple tours there and was exposed to these chemicals hazards and in my MOS i worked directly with this stuff. It harmed not only active duty personnel, but dependents and civilian contractors as well. Poisoning the Pacific, (Mitchell, 1974). Where or when will this be addressed?
I have service connected rating for my right foot, ankle & knee. My injuries cause me to occasionally fall. Last time I fell I think it caused me to tear my rotator cuff, scheduled for an MRI in a couple of weeks. Would this be a good secondary claim if confirmed? Thanks
Good video
I have lower back conditions and went for a c&p exam for my neck condition and was told they are unrelated. VA doctor said that is totally wrong in my case. How should I pursue it?
I have condition that are the result of Reactive Airway Disease and the side effects associated with the medications I take.
They were approved but nothing says they are secondary. I’m assuming I have to go to a pulmonologist to get documentation that the meds are causing my other conditions.
My question pertains exactly to this video as a secondary condition I have a Vietnam veteran who has been awarded a 0% erectile dysfunction as a primary condition and I want to know a what other secondary conditions can you file under erectile dysfunction and be another condition he has diabetes as a primary condition, but he also has peripheral neuropathy in all four extremities also as primary conditions, and not as secondary conditions to his diabetes so that question would be should it be listed as secondary to his diabetes and if it is listed secondary, would it be a bigger percentage or would it be the same percentage as he already has for peripheral neuropathy? Thanks.
I am 100% p&t I have been diagnosed with spinal stenosis do i need to file for secondary claim smcL
Great Viedo.
How does Sleep Apnea with the use of a CPAP Secondary to PTSD work? Is it compensatable if the VA acknowledges that Sleep Apnea is aggravated by the PTSD, or is the Sleep Apnea Rated at a 0% instead of 50%?
The VA keeps denying me for trying to link my left knee and ankle secondary to my service connected right knee and right ankle. I've had 2 surgeries on the right ankle but the va says there is no link. I've even given them a NEXUS letter from my surgeon. Waiting on the supplement claim on that one now.
How has this gone? I am currently undergoing MEB due to ankle/foot surgery. My whole lower body hurts due to over compensating. Will I be forever screwed or is there some hope?
I don't remember hearing it, so forgive me if I'm asking a question that was in the video.....but when filing a secondary claim, does it have to be indicated anywhere on the claim form that it is a "secondary claim" and to which primary condition you're claiming it off of or caused by? Or is that something that is written in your personal notes on the your claim? ... Just don't want to assume that the VA files it correctly or knows what the intentions are
I need some help with my dad's claim. He has a compensation exam soon. He has asbestosis that we are trying to claim in addition to in service parachute accident PTSD and schizophrenia. Took 20 years to get 60%.
Where can I find a MD who writes nexus?
I have tryed locally a few online
No MD wants to be envolved
Prestige Veteran Medical
@@JacobColson34 thank you Jake
Once awarded 100% P&T, does one risk losing the 100% P&T rating because of applying for a secondary claim? I watched another channel that said once one is awarded 100% P&T, it's not wise to re-open because you can get downrated. Is this true, or is the secondary different from the original claim?
Go for it. I'm 100% p&t as well but my discharge was in 2011 for my first claim. My second claim was in 2017 for increases. Two things that I'm not concerned with are both claims fall outside of 10 and 5 year rules. The third is that my age is over 55 years and is also protected. If you are outside of any of these protected rules I wouldn't be concerned.
Already at the 100 P&T, LET IT BE! You can't get anything higher!!
I need help with my rating can you help me with this matter?
About 3 years ago my VSO filed a claim for me for hypertension, ED and sleep apnea. All were denied. Just recently the hypertension was approved with a 0% compensation. My question is can I now file a claim for ED and sleep apnea as secondary conditions to the hypertension ? Is it likely to be approved?
You have ED? 😂
@imveryhungry112
ED is no laughing matter! In addition, who are you to judge Veterans on here with their medical issues & personal problems? Take your negativity elsewhere! 😡😡😡
@@TheDonna1959 Everyones grasping at straws trying to get that VA money. Trying to tie ED to military service? Come on. Even the VA didnt buy it which is why they rejected his claims. The real answer to the original posters question depends on if medicine control their hypertension. If they can get on medicine and the blood pressure numbers stabilize, why would the VA pay you money for that? Now if you play some type of game and dont take your medicine so that your numbers stay high just to get a small VA check, your a dumbo because you can literally have a stroke from uncontrolled hypertension.
Is dementia ever used as secondary claim to hearing loss.
At 0 for migraines, did a higher review denied it again. Doing it again. Upon my exam they never took my evidence I was trying to provide to them for migraines
We're sorry to hear about your trouble with your claim. Give us a call at (888) 559-1385 for a free case evaluation!
Can you file a secondary to another secondary already approved to a service connected primary?
Yes, you can file all secondaries that are caused by a current disability you are rated for, whether it is secondary or not.
Clever way to scam government! 😅
I don't have VA benefits need them. How do I apply
Contact CCK they are amazing and they will help you in anyway they can