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Service-Connected Conditions
Information organized by condition, including how each may relate to military service.
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Tinnitus is one of the more commonly claimed conditions, and can potentially be service-connected when linked to noise exposure or another event during service.
Yes — a secondary condition is one that developed because of an already service-connected condition, and may be eligible for its own service connection.
Generally the VA looks for a current, diagnosed condition as part of establishing service connection.
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