Medical Conditions Secondary to PTSD

Many Veterans suffer from medical conditions secondary to PTSD. Learn what conditions can be service-connected secondary to PTSD and how to get the VA disability benefits you deserve.

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a common service-connected disability among Veterans. But did you know that PTSD can also cause or aggravate other physical and mental health conditions? These secondary conditions may qualify you for additional VA disability compensation.

Some of the most common conditions secondary to PTSD include sleep apnea, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), hypertension, migraines, and erectile dysfunction. Mental health conditions like depression an

d anxiety can also develop secondary to PTSD. A Veteran must have a diagnosis of PTSD and a medical opinion linking the secondary condition to their PTSD in order to receive service connection on a secondary basis.

Filing a claim for secondary service connection can be tricky. The VA may require a compensation and pension (C&P) exam and a medical nexus opinion to prove the link between PTSD and the secondary condition. An experienced Veterans disability attorney can help gather the necessary evidence and present the strongest case for benefits.

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