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Service-Connected Conditions Worsened After Car Accident, Will I be Granted Increases/Secondary Conditions?
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TSN18
Since 2015, I've been rated at 60%. I have ratings for my right shoulder, lower back, knees, and ankle. I was involved in a car accident which have caused my conditions to worsen. My hip is now a constant bother, as well as my non-rated shoulder. After having an X-ray performed, degenerative changes and bone spurs were shown in my hip, and scoliosis was shown in my back. I had no intentions of hiding the accident from the VA and informed my physician of the incident.
Is there any possibility of being granted secondary conditions for my hip and non-rated shoulder with the accident being notated in my VA records?
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vetquest
You can request an increase but the VA may note that you had an accident that created further problems. VA only rates for SC injuries and the progression of those injuries. You might be able to get
GBArmy
If you informed your doc but he is a civilian doc, I wouldn't go for an increase now, but, if required you to go for a new exam, I do not think you have to inform the VA that you were in an accident.
paulstrgn
I guess I am looking at this a little differently. Did a doctor tell you that the car accident made these conditions worse or are you assuming that it did? Is it a coincidence that these disablities s
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