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Veterans with service-connected mental health conditions like PTSD, depression, or anxiety often face secondary health issues such as sleep apnea, hypertension, GERD, IBS, and more. These secondary health issues are also eligible for compensation, even if they develop after service. In this segment from the Veterans Legal Lowdown podcast, CCK Law attorneys review common mental health secondary claims, how VA rates them, and the key medical evidence needed. We also explain VA math and TDIU, helping veterans understand how these claims can significantly increase monthly compensation.

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0:00 Introduction
2:00 What Is Secondary Service Connection?
5:05 Obstructive Sleep Apnea as a Secondary Condition
8:00 Hypertension as a Secondary Condition
11:51 Migraines as a Secondary Condition
12:55 Erectile Dysfunction and Special Monthly Compensation
15:24 Gastrointestinal Issues and TMJ
17:19 Substance Abuse as an Intermediary Step
21:57 Diabetes and Neuropathy
23:20 How to Increase Your Combined Rating
24:00 The Importance of TDIU