Does an injury have to be on the same side to be considered as a secondary injury?

A Veteran asked me recently if I thought he could claim a lower extremity injury he had as secondary to another orthopedic injury he had that was on the opposite side of the body. He worried that it had to be on the same side as the already service-connected injury for the new condition to be considered secondary. I share my perspective as an orthopedic surgeon in this video.

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My name is Dr. David Geier, triple-board certified orthopedic surgeon, sports medicine specialist, and anti-aging and regenerative medicine expert.

I have treated hundreds of military members and veterans during my career. I understand how physically demanding that service can be and how devastating the injuries that can arise from that service can be. I can help you as you attempt to navigate the VA system to obtain benefits. I am not affiliated with the VA system at this time, but I can serve as an independent medical examiner to help determine if your orthopedic injury and diagnosis are service related and to document that relationship with a NEXUS letter.

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