Question:

I have diabetes type II. I was diagnosed while I was in the service and I am receiving monthly compensation. I was recently diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy. My doctor tells me that it is a very common for people with type II to develop peripheral neuropathy. Can I receive additional compensation for the peripheral neuropathy?

Answer:

Yes, If a disability has been service-connected and that disability directly or indirectly causes another disability, the new disability can be service-connected as secondary to the primary service-connected disability.

The new disability will be treated as if it were a result of the veteran’s military service and will be evaluated for a separate disability compensation rating.

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