Comment “vet “ Most veterans stop at their primary claim and wonder why they’re still sitting at 70–90%. What they don’t realize is that secondary claims are the secret weapon to reaching 100%. A secondary claim is when a service-connected condition causes another condition — for example: • Sleep apnea from PTSD • Back pain causing nerve damage • Knee issues leading to hip or ankle pain Once you understand the system, you stop leaving money on the table and start stacking your ratings legally an