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Could I qualify for more?

If you're already service-connected, the conditions caused or worsened by what you already have can each be their own claim — and most veterans never file them. Enter what you're rated for and see what you might be leaving on the table.

Secondary service connection (38 CFR § 3.310) Combined-rating math (whole-person method) Nothing leaves your browser No outcome promises — education only
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What are you already rated for?

Add each service-connected condition and its current rating. Don't worry about being exact — this stays in your browser and is just to find opportunities.

Current rating for the next one:

Or tap your common ones:

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This is a “disability chain”

One service-connected condition often leads to others — each its own secondary claim. Below is what that looks like for PTSD: a chain that hangs and swings. Grab a link and drag it, or tap one to add it. Add your conditions above to build your own.

Grab a link and swing it — it springs back · tap a link for why it connects · each link is a separate secondary claim (38 CFR § 3.310) that still needs medical evidence. Educational only.

Educational reference only — this tool does not predict claim outcomes, guarantee any rating, or provide legal advice. Secondary service connection requires medical evidence linking the new condition to a service-connected one. For help with your specific situation, consult a free, VA-accredited VSO.