E269 - The VA Disability Claim Too Many Veterans Miss: Depression from Chronic Pain

Living with chronic pain affects far more than your body. For many veterans, chronic pain can also contribute to depression, yet this is one of the most commonly overlooked secondary VA disability claims.

In this episode, we discuss how the Department of Veterans Affairs evaluates depression secondary to chronic pain, what medical evidence may support a secondary service connection, and the mistakes that can weaken a claim. We also explain the relationship between orthopedic conditions, chronic pain, functional impairment, and mental health symptoms from both a medical and VA disability perspective.

Whether you're already service-connected...