Some of the more common secondary conditions include depression, hypertension, chronic pain, skin sores, fractures, contractures, urinary tract infections, respiratory infections, unwanted weight gain, excessive fatigue, and social isolation (Simeonsson & McDevitt, 1999).
Is it hard to get VA disability for knee pain?
Unfortunately, as many as a third of VA claims each year get denied. VA disability for knee pain & injuries may be denied for a variety of reasons. You may receive a claim denial because you filled out your paperwork incorrectly.
What does the VA consider secondary conditions?
A secondary condition, according to the VA, is any physical or psychological problem that is worsened by a service-related disability. A secondary condition could have been something a veteran suffered from before they entered the military that was worsened by a service-related injury.
