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Episode 203: Secondary Service Connection for Back Pain and VA Ratings

A secondary service-connected disability is a disability that results from a condition that is already service-connected. Veterans must provide medical evidence linking their back pain to their already service-connected condition, or a nexus. Common conditions that can lead to secondary back disabilities include hip conditions, foot conditions such as plantar fasciitis, knee conditions, and more. Tune in to learn more!