Episode 136: How to Increase VA Rating Through Secondary VA Claims

If a veteran’s service-connected condition causes or leads to a separate illness or disability, this is called a secondary condition. Filing a secondary VA claim for service connection involves the same process as filing an initial claim. On this episode of Veterans Legal Lowdown, the CCK team is discussing how to increase your VA rating by filing a claim for a secondary condition. We also review types of evidence to submit with secondary claims and how VA rates secondary disabilities. Be sure to tune in for this informative update!