Aggravation claims argue that military service made a pre-existing condition worse than it naturally would have become, and the VA must approve the portion of your disability attributable to that worsening. This is a narrower path than direct service connection but can work when you have clear baseline measurements before service.
Service connection by aggravation applies when a veteran had a pre-existing condition before military service that was made permanently worse beyond its natural progression by their time in service. VA is required to compensate for the degree of aggravation caused by service, even if the underlying condition existed before enlistment.
This theory of service connection is frequently overlooked and misunderstood, leading veterans to abandon valid claims. AI can help veterans identify whether their conditions qualify under the aggravation theory, locate supporting medical evidence, and craft precise language in their claims and appeal letters that meets the evidentiary standard VA requires.
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