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Q450:  Can a veteran receive compensation for aggravation of intervertebral disc syndrome secondary to service-connected knee patellofemoral syndrome? 

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A1:  Contact an Accredited VSO from VFW, DAV, Am Legion or AmVets. Bring your VA awards letter and VA decision letter. Yes aggravation can lead to compensation. Also it could be secondary to an existing condition.  (GH)  7/5/20

      

A2:  Yes, if the Doctor puts it in your medical records that the disc is caused due to your knee which is a common occurrence.  (GR)  5/14/22