E263 - The Truth About Secondary VA Claims in 2026

Are secondary VA claims getting denied more often in 2026?
 Has the VA changed the rules on secondary service connection?

In this episode, we break down the truth about secondary VA claims, why the VA is scrutinizing nexus opinions more closely, and what veterans need to understand about medical evidence moving forward.

We discuss:

 What secondary service connection actually means  The difference between causation and aggravation  Why weak nexus letters are getting challenged  Obesity as an intermediate step  Why some secondary claims succeed while others fail  The growing importance of detailed medical rationale  Common misconceptions...