Common Service-Connected Musculoskeletal Condtions
Back Injury Nexus Letters
Back Injury Nexus Letters
Back Injury Nexus Letters
Neck Injury Nexus Letters
Back Injury Nexus Letters
Back Injury Nexus Letters
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Knee Injury Nexus Letters
Back Injury Nexus Letters
Radiculopathy Nexus Letters
Radiculopathy Nexus Letters
Pes Planus and Plantar Fasciitis Nexus Letters
Radiculopathy Nexus Letters
Pes Planus and Plantar Fasciitis Nexus Letters
Pes Planus and Plantar Fasciitis Nexus Letters
Pes Planus and Plantar Fasciitis Nexus Letters
Nerve Injury Nexus Letters
Pes Planus and Plantar Fasciitis Nexus Letters
Pes Planus and Plantar Fasciitis Nexus Letters
Compensatory (or secondary) Injuries
Compensatory (or secondary) Injuries
Compensatory (or secondary) Injuries
What is a Compensatory Injury?
A compensatory injury occurs when one injury leads to another. When our bodies are injured, various muscles, tendons, and bones compensate by taking over additional functions to allow us to continue movement. Our bodies try to “compensate” for an injury because bones, muscles and tissue are all connected and are designed to work together. The part(s) of the body compensating for a damaged part of the body becomes damaged itself due to increased wear and tear. For example, a veteran can claim:
- A knee injury on one side secondary to an already service-connected knee injury
- A back injury caused by a fall that occurred when an already service-connected knee gave out
- A hip condition caused by a chronic service-connected knee condition