Sleep Apnea VA Claim: The Ultimate Winning Guide!

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Welcome back to VA Claims Academy! In this video, we're taking on the common myths surrounding Sleep Apnea VA claims, setting the record straight, and showing you how to boost your chances of a successful claim.
Firstly, I'll answer one of your most pressing questions: 'What if I don't use my CPAP?' Many veterans believe that their claim will automatically be denied if they're not using a CPAP machine, but is that really the case? I will explain the truth behind this myth.
Next, we tackle the issue of service connection. Many veterans were diagnosed with sleep apnea after their service, and it can be challenging to prove service connection. But don't worry - I'm here to guide you on how you can still make a successful claim!
One of the most potent ways to secure your sleep apnea claim is to use it as a secondary to other service-connected conditions. In this video, I'll break down several research-backed primary conditions that can strongly support your sleep apnea claim, and explain how to incorporate scientific studies in your personal statements for a stronger claim.
Lastly, we'll talk about CPAP comfort, because using CPAP doesn't have to be a struggle! Shoutout to 'CPAP Reviews', a fantastic KZbin channel dedicated to helping you make your CPAP experience more comfortable.
Don't miss out on these crucial insights. Watch the video and start bolstering your Sleep Apnea VA claim today!
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[@AFVetteran]

My dumbass ignored my wife for years while I was AD, telling me she thought I had sleep apnea. I woke up out of breath and ignored her snoring complaints. I walked around like a zombie for years. Fast forward to 13 years post retirement when my doc talks me into a sleep study that shows I do have sleep apnea. This CPAP has been a huge help. While I'm still an insomniac, at least I sleep solidly with the CPAP. No disability for me yet but this gives me hope.

[@kwesiwilliams1188]

I was diagnosed by the VA for sleep apnea and given a CPAP. I submitted scientific studies linking it to PTSD and they still denied me. I also had a not so great Nexus statement from a VA doctor. These sleep apnea claims are extremely tricky. They just don't like approving them especially being diagnosed after service.

[@RUDYLOVE72]

THE VA DOESNT WANT TO GUVE US OUR BENEFITS, SINCE WE ARE NO LONGER OF SERVUCE FOR THE US MILITARY.

[@Jack-wc3ob]

I’m on same boat

[@onewayproductions5423]

I wasn't diagnosed with sleep apnea in service but I did find in my records that I complained about insomnia while in service. That was enough to connect it to my post-service sleep apnea diagnosis.

[@dennishiggins8006]

He makes it seem so easy to obtain your service record. How do I get it. In 1999 I asked for them and they sent me micro fish film. What the hell am I gonna do with that?

[@hiddenmic1978]

​@@dennishiggins8006Have The Vfw or Dav order your records

[@manuelsanchezdeinigo3959]

Thank you I have been denied 3 times even with a diagnosis and mound of evidence. It's ridiculous, and I am service connected with Asthma

[@marjoriejones5768]

Wow. That’s disappointing. I’m in the process of trying to link my OSA to my service connected asthma 😢

[@silverbackedgorilla5735]

me too. been trying since 2008 with no luck and need my CPAP for basic sleep

[@JasonBurt-i9x]

Good luck. PTSD seems to be failing a lot now.

[@Puertoricanmarriedtofilipina]

I like the way you breaks down with the information and I’m so happy that I found your videos on here, and I can’t wait for more of your videos so I can watch them and learn more. Thank you 🙏🏼

[@vaclaimsacademy]

Thanks for the kind words Edwin, I’m glad it’s helping you

[@norm3112]

Found your video and I also been diagnois with anxiety/depression with a left ankle/knee injury (arthritis) and I have tinnitus. Recently had a duty to assist (error correction) for a HLR filing in Nov 22. Went to a C&P exam after multiple exam cancellations over 4 months. Unfortunately it is a scientific study game (Submitted) and the VA do not always recognize. Awaiting results, already been diagnois with sleep apnea since 2015 and have CPAP machine. This is a waiting game and hopefully I'll receive satisfactory results.

[@MechE11B]

Update on this?

[@HardDeck]

Great info here, Jordan! I was just denied service connection for OSA. I am service connected for right knee injury and recently tinnitus and now bilateral knee arthitus secondary to right knee. The C&P examiner said that there was no way that a knee injury can cause OSA because OSA is breathing disorder. I was blown away by the arrogance and disregard by a medical doctor. I'm in the appeal process for HLR and will be submitting a supplemental claim if the DRO denies service connection also. They only win when we give up and die. Don't give up the fight my brothers and sisters!

[@MechE11B]

Any update on this? Were you successful?

[@HardDeck]

I'm in the appeal process waiting on two Higher Level Reviews. Looks like the VA will be taking their sweet time with that one too.@@MechE11B

[@Bubsgoesscratchin]

I did exactly the same thing. Submitted a solid Dbq by the chief of my VA's neurology and sleep clinic. The doc doing the ACE exam said surgery and sleep apnea are two separate things so theres no way their related and they went with that opinion. So i filed an HLR and am waiting now for them to call my rep.

[@HardDeck]

I'm shocked that you even got a VA doc to write a DBQ for you. These idiot raters only look at the C&P exam DBQ, nothing else. They only have like 20 min to adjudicate a claim so they end up being trash.@@Bubsgoesscratchin

[@devinhawkins4158]

Obesity is the nexus

[@zulrich]

I hate that I didn’t come across yours or combat Craig’s pages last year before going with Veterans Guardians 😢. I will apply for your program to continue my push towards 100%.

[@vaclaimsacademy]

We’ve almost all have had our regrets on what we could have done better in this process, no worries

[@vincefullerboxing]

Did you not like veterans guardian? Im currently with them

[@bobTom37]

Vet benefits guide got me from 40 to 90 in less than 4 months..worth every penny.​@@vincefullerboxing

[@kmzlwd]

Straight to the point 👍🏽. Secondary might be the way

[@bigkev6643]

great information, I'm going in for my sleep study in a couple weeks and was worried about getting it service connected. Just got out after 23 yrs. I already have tinnitus and PTSD service connected so I feel better about filing the claim.

[@gabesmith4124]

Any updates

[@mmou3878]

Thank you. You explain stuff so easily. I wish I knew what I know now. I would of got everything documented.

[@vaclaimsacademy]

Hit the LIKE button if you find this useful and SUBSCRIBE for more valuable intel 👍 ♟️

[@jerrypredmore8793]

This is going to help. Thank you I have been on a CPAP since 2014 as a civilian in service there were some ptsd issues but haven’t been service related yet. Had weight gain and back insures in service. I will be submitting for this now I sleep like a baby with my CPAP now have had 3 sleep studies total.

[@dathoang2692]

i have cpap and sleep study and did it within my last 3 year prior to retirement

[@bradleyc79]

Thanks from Chicago

[@Sevenswords986]

Honestly I've seen videos saying don't link it to a secondary and some that do. I got tested when I was enlisted and didn't have sleep apnea. Now that I'm out I did a second sleep study and lo and behold, I have it. I've talked to the doctor about being fatigued and having to constantly chug energy drinks. I'm not overweight at all (I'm skinny as hell) so I'm praying that when I do submit they can see it's connected to service

[@1stnamebr406]

Sleep disturbance is on the presumptive list now for certain countries deployed too Gulf War and post 9/11 veterans.

[@cidcampeador7922]

Unfortunately it isn’t.

[@1stnamebr406]

@@cidcampeador7922 Yes it is.

[@terrydemie]

I just looked and didn’t find anything about sleep disorders in the Pact Act.

[@1stnamebr406]

@@terrydemie It says sleep disturbance. Look at the VA.gov presumptive again.

[@ChopperChad]

@@terrydemieit’s not PACT act. It’s under the Gulf War Symptom.

[@wesseibert2494]

Wow, brother. You are a truth-teller. I could really use more help with my claims. I think I have been, as you say, playing checkers…but, I love chess! So, how might I go about getting a navigator like you to assist me in the process?

[@ashleymagee8075]

Hey have you gotten an increase yet ☺️

[@wesseibert2494]

@@ashleymagee8075 Not yet. Still showing to be in review process when I log into VA.gov… but, they did ask me for a form to release non-VA records, and I see that as a good sign…at least they’re looking. We just do our best to remain patient. The win is right around the corner.

[@uaschecklist1278]

I was diagnosed and with sleep apnea and prescribed a CPAP while enlisted in the Army National Guard from 2012 - 2017. My claim was denied because I received my diagnosis during a day that I wasn't actually on duty but instead during the week when I was NOT on duty at the guard. I received my diagnosis 2013. Again, it was denied because I wasn't diagnosed during my actual duty day which is typically during a weekend. I am at a total loss of understanding why this claim was denied. Makes you give up and now its been at least two years since I was denied. Any helpful comments are welcome. Thanks!

[@ambrosiamartinez1458]

Did you ever have a permanent profile for your OSA condition while in service? My husband is in a similar situation and I want to be prepared.

[@brandonsuggs2201]

I’m currently in the same situation myself I’m very glad I stumbled across this information

[@brandonsuggs2201]

Any additional information on this would be very helpful. The first thought that comes to mind is split train the drill and go to the doctor and receive your diagnosis on the drill date itself

[@btonyp77]

do a higher level review

[@marymcneil68]

Thanks for the info! I was just denied for Sleep Apnea and I also use a CPAP machine.

[@rickkane8043]

What ? You used CPAP machine and still denied? You get sleep study after you get out the service? In civilian facilities? Maybe you need nexus

[@arnoldramirez5923]

Thanks for the info , I have my dbq at the end of this month . I’ve been prescribed a cpap through the VA

[@myyoutube7144]

Genius idea for a channel and very cool. Kinda shitty there's a need for help because the system works against you. Cheers vets.

[@gtoexpress8111]

Yo Jordan herniated and bulging discs at the 2/3 level causes sleep apnea with lots of medical evidence to support a grant for it - good video as usual SIR -

[@knyjsph5101]

Hi, did you already submitted your claim? I am still gathering my evidence to make sure they won't fuck my claim. I was diagnosed sleep apnea while I was active and I had degenerative disc disease from my xray while I was in. I had severe back pain 2 yrs ago after I got out and I went to get MRI and the results was disc bulge on my L3-L4,L4-5, L5-S1.

[@huantexas1]

@@knyjsph5101 Howdy, any update on your OSA claim? I share the same L-symptoms/injuries as you. While my apnea is a post service diagnosis, L-injuries are all active duty and in my mil & VA med records to establish a service connected nexus.

[@WalkandTalkwithTodd]

Wish I heard you before I got denied I could have done a better job on reference thanks for that info going back in

[@TheSushiandme]

I got physical SC so... hope they will connect that to sleep apnea. I dont know if my mental illness will be linked to sleep apnea besides it making me have no motivation and self esteem to be better

[@amorataduel]

I was diagnosed after service . Did 2 studies, and they conducted a surgery call UPPP for swollen infected tonsils and sleep apnea correction. The latter didn't work. I still wake up with light headaches and gasping for air from time to time. Plus, my ex would complain of me snoring too loud and keeping her from getting rest, causing her to fall asleep at work. Long story short, i still keep getting denied.

[@JR1K87]

I’m with you. I had the service while AD and it def didn’t help. Actually made things worse for me.. so we can’t even claim that surgery?

[@alf7911]

Just got approved for my OSA as a secondary to my knee pain instead of PTSD

[@dameonjohnson3506]

How did you do it?

[@alf7911]

@@dameonjohnson3506 idk VA did it on their own…..i never put the two together

[@sminthian]

You know I like that viewpoint, "we know they're going to do whatever is easiest, make giving you money the easy path for them".

[@williambenson5278]

There was a procedure where they remove the uvula, adenoids, and tonsils to alleviate O S A (diagnosed by NavHosp Camp Pendleton, CA). I had it done while on Active Duty. It worked for a few years. Since then, I have used a CPAP after a post-service sleep study. Currently have the claim under consideration by my VSO.

[@JR1K87]

I had this same surgery but it wasn’t added into my medboard claim.. did the VA accept the surgery as a claim or a %?

[@williambenson5278]

@@JR1K87 haven't submitted it yet, keeping it in reserve while some other claims get processed.

[@Mrs.Walker]

I will be trying this recipe for our Sunday’s dinner today. Looks so DELICIOUS!!’ Thank You

[@ozziesdarkr]

Thanks for the Video you said something that sparked my wife to write a statement and submitted it

[@Blktxdom2004]

I recently got a 40% rating for Sleep Apnea, PTSD, and Tinnitus. Sadly, I had to use a lawyer after DOZENS of claim denials. I am going for other afflictions this Friday in Chicago. (I have High Blood Pressure.)

[@christophergilbert1620]

What law firm did you use?

[@Blktxdom2004]

@@christophergilbert1620 - Tabak Law firm.

[@williamjoes7317]

Submit one claim at a time until you get an answer…reason being is that after you submit a claim and then another you first claim goes to the bottom of the pile causing longer delays!

[@iBarber504]

Thank you Jordan.

[@vaclaimsacademy]

Cheers!

[@RL-82]

when you go in talk to the C and P rep ask about how the claim is listed in their system. My Sleep Apnea was misfiled under toxicology and not as a secondary under PTSD. He had already noted not connected to toxicological sources.

[@karlnordinger5968]

Direct service connected COPD granted filed for OSA as secondary - waiting for sleep study .

[@PrisonJunky]

secondary to service connected mental health condition due to weight gain.

[@johnnichols9940]

§ 3.317 Compensation for certain disabilities occurring in Persian Gulf veterans

[@cgonzalez0401]

Beautiful, tanks,man.

[@goat918]

THIS WAS AWESOME!

[@BillyExploresEurope]

Hey man, just wanted to say that I appreciate the videos you're making. Also have a quick question as someone who is nearing retirement: For the supporting documents that go along with my claim, are my medical (complete tricare records) sufficient?

[@raiderjedi4160]

You are going to be great, just keep going to medical and seeking treatment for all of your disabilities - always ask for a prescription or a form of treatment at the end. Also there are a lot of presumptives under the pact act and the tera mucmi that about all of us have from the Middle East and southwest asia. The hardest part is getting out and filing a claim with no research on how the va game works and also spending time in and not going to medical - if I could do it all over again I’d be a medical warrior lol because it will all catch up to you 5 to 10 years later.

[@luckycloverindustries]

I literally got denied for my claim for sleep apnea today. I tried claiming it secondary to my major depressive disorder but the va somehow have it tied to Toxic Exposure Risk Activity.

[@bradsix1157]

Same is happening to me. The C and P was for toxic exposure and the Medical professional even showed me what the VA requested they wanted her to answer(not what I filed for). It appears they are just requesting C and P exams as fast as they can for Pact Act and not really looking at our claims. I even tried to call the 1-800 5x to complain but all that lead to was a sorry and their isn't anything they can do. Incompetence on the VA's part for sure in my opinion. I haven't gotten my results yet but I expect an HLR is in order at the least if not a 3 year wait for appeals.

[@xrpeewee9320]

Same thing happen to me I’m so frustrated… they are saying there is a possibility it’s linked to TERA and if that’s the case why not make it a presumption condition. I tried claiming it secondary to PTSD. VA are corrupt picking and choosing who they approve without consistency

[@markreynolds3850]

👍👍thanks for the information.

[@hygino6810]

Thank you sir.

[@timmytim9695]

I just submitted for an appeal for sleep apnea through the va after the denied me before i was tested again through the va and diagnosed with sleep apnea and now receiving a cpac

[@John83118]

This is an inspiring work of creativity; reminiscent of a book that inspired with its creative narrative. "Better Sleep Better Life" by William Brook

[@woodydowler1594]

Im so confued I'm soon to be 80 . Iwas diagnosed with loss of hearing when i went back to work after service sure when tinnitus came into the factor .it took 41 yr's to get 10%/ 10 % with the help of dav . Back pay of 6 months because i didn't have a regular appointments . I just recently filled on sleep apnea wit documents from my civilian Dr. I was turned down . I have some that work with va but so far thats going know where . At a loss of what to do , need to talk to some one😊

[@hogkillerjp]

outstanding, thank you..

[@danielgoldberg9757]

I have a claim pending for OSA, secondary to hypertension. This claim has been denied and has been appealed to the BVA over 5 years ago. Since then I've been awarded 100% P&T in 2020. Should I withdraw my claim for OSA?

[@sunnindawg]

Good vid. OSA definitely secondary to mental disability.

[@filibertofernandez2863]

I have service related anxiety can sleep apnea be a secondary. I was diagnosed with sleep apnea through the VA in 2019 but was denied the 1st time because it had been 3 years after I retired. The second time it was denied because I had a normal study diagnosis in 2012. Although I medical records from when I was in the army with sleep issues and prescribed sleep meds. I also submitted buddy letters from former soldiers I deployed with and my ex wife

[@Frankie5Angels150]

Which part of “you require the use of a CPAP” says that you “Don’t have to use it”? That’s pretty much the definition of “require”.

[@terrylantz2831]

If it’s prescribed then that fits the “is required”

[@AmericanFaction]

thank you 🙏🙏

[@rustytrubey3269]

It gets more complicated when you're in the Reserves or Guard. According to the VA, are you "in the service" if you are not in a drill or active duty order status? It would be helpful if someone did a video just for Guard/Reserve

[@armytruth6860]

I was in theNG and deployed so that was considered active duty so my claims were approved

[@anjaysmith3123]

They been playing me since 2018 when I filed. I didn’t know about the appeal process before that year was up so they closed the case. I was able to get it reopened recently. Not sure what else I can do even though I have a CPAP. I’m moving to a device call the Mandibular advancement device. That’s why I basically gave up before. Being that I was able to reopen the case, I will keep going but I hope for not too long.

[@Puertoricanmarriedtofilipina]

I got diagnosed with OSA while on active duty from Fort Riley,KS. During my med board

[@vaclaimsacademy]

Nice, pull those records, write a couple sentence long personal statement and turn it in for a quick fiddy %

[@peterhan6140]

I currently have 10% Ankle 50%PTSD, what’s the chance to be able to add sleep apnea on top of my current 60%? Did not get diagnosed while I was in service.

[@thexg0dx0fwar45]

I just got told I’m borderline sleep apnea… they’re giving me a mouth guard but no cpap… is this even service connected?

[@TheRealViking]

After 4 years of appealing the initial Dleep Apnea denials, I finally got my denial remanded by a VA lawyer w/ a long list of things a NEW examiner must provide. I guess in another 4 years or I die?

[@usmcwasson4076]

Just got denied sleep apnea although I’ve got a CPAP and an oral device and said that none of it works. I also had a Nexus letter from my VA primary care doctor linking it secondary to PTSD and after all that the VA denied it they pretty much said I need to link it to burn pits or toxic exposure. I’m so pissed off right now.

[@deckape67]

I don't know about using MH route. I'm currently in year two of my secondary claim waiting for a judge to look at it. I have pages and pages of IME quoting the science and have been denied up the line regardless. I'm still hopeful but at this point I wish I'd gone secondary to back, knees, etc. VA doesn't seem to be listening to the science so far. What really sucks is I was complaining about some symptoms while still in service but apnea was not a diagnosis back then and the VA says I never complained about apnea (which literally would have been impossible).

[@travisanderson7764]

Bravo 👏🏼

[@MrRondo065]

Awsome keep up the Good work.

[@vaclaimsacademy]

Cheers Rondo! ♟️

[@kenoday7562]

What about Central Sleep Apnea? I got a ASV machine (specialized CPAP) from the VA. I also do NOT have my service health records. It was 1980, the Corps told me there's the gate, don't hit the sentry on the way out.

[@johnr2777]

Great info, thanks. Do you have any info about shoulder claims ?

[@ronaldwheeler7144]

I was diagnosed with hypertension can I link the Sleep Apnea as secondary to hypertension. I was diagnosed with Sleep Apnea after service.

[@Tommy-qz3uc]

Thank you

[@3eamunoz]

So I was diagnosed with a Unspecified, Sleep Disorder while in the military. Would that be my service connection for Sleep Apnea? I recently got the diagnosis for sleep apnea two years after getting out. What would you recommend I do? I do have ratings for my back and knee and may go the secondary route. Do you think I should file sleep apnea as a primary claim since I had a unspecified. sleep disorder while I was active duty?

[@johnnichols9940]

§ 3.317 Compensation for certain disabilities occurring in Persian Gulf veterans

[@anthonyovitt6685]

Do they ever reevaluate you for OSA after you get a rating?

[@AllanMorga-kd8ew]

What about presumptive chronic conditions?

[@cidcampeador7922]

Good afternoon! Instead of a VA sleep doctor, I went the private route and got a sleep study done ending up in Mild Sleep Apnea and a cpap prescribed. I’m rated 70% for PTSD and also obese. Should I just get a nexus, prep the statements and submit my claim? Or should I get a sleep study done by VA as well? Thanks.

[@vaclaimsacademy]

Great job Cid, a medical diagnosis is a medical diagnosis, no need to get another sleep study done, you’re good to go

[@GovmntLacky]

How long did it take to get a decision? I am in almost the exact same scenario. Apnea with civ diagnosis, CPAP issued, and civ nexus connected to service rated lumbar stenosis and herniated discs (cannot sleep on my sides) C&P examiner did 5 minute phone interview and DENIED. Went to HLR and got DTA error. Now in supplemental appeal for about 4 months with no decision and no contact from VA other than the C&P examiner admitting I have apnea with no connection. Frustrating!!

[@kCI251]

The VA will decide if they want to pay for another sleep study, you won't really have any say in it. Just like hearing test, the VA tested me twice after I had a good private hearing test I paid for myself.

[@fiveaces6731]

The question is even with a bad c&p exam WILL THIS WORK? These doctors lie on these DBQ’s

[@StephenSmith-e6k]

Hell yea, just got my sleep machine...TRIED using it for a month and never got worse sleep. Tried the different fittings. Thing sucks, I was very worried that I wouldn't get the disability bc I stopped using it.

[@vaclaimsacademy]

The max pressure may be calibrated too high, a very common issue that caused me discomfort at first too, was drowning in too much air

[@Karmatic928]

​@@vaclaimsacademyis that how it works? Cause i have been using the medium one for the nose mask and i struggle to talk to my wife while wearing it. Like i feel like i get enough air but mayeb i am getting too much. I had long periods where i didn’t use to mask at all but wife started to get annoyed from my snoring and i do get actual sleep when wearing it, otherwise i walk up throughout the night

[@Chingysfakechain]

What if I did a sleep study and they said I was good? I truly feel like I have it my wife wakes me up from not breathing all the time or I’ll wake myself up. (Still in btw)

[@johnnycontreras6307]

Secondary to TBI is how I got it

[@quincylockett7846]

I joined pre at 17 left 2wks aftet throwing that square hat into the air in 2000 @ 18 Iraq by 21 ..2 tours 15 mnts each 13 yrs of service and morning is service connected... right it must have happened when i was 16 watching Freddy, rollerblading, and playing basketball .... yeah to teens are rough patch in life

[@johnnyc5587]

Great video. Question . What if I am 58 years old and have just been awarded 60 percent? Would the 55 year old rule still carry me? Also .... Do you know the success percentages on a Migraine supplemental appeal?? I did the supplemental and included much more evidence, like migraine logs, 2 more Nexus letters and Prescriptions. Just curious , been waiting a few months.

[@vaclaimsacademy]

You know Johnny, I could tell you with near certainty what your odds of an increase were if I saw your personal statement and log you submitted, it’s quite black and white. If you attested to economic inadaptability (missing work due to migraines) then that’s how you go from 30% to 50%

[@WalkandTalkwithTodd]

I was the same denied after service try to connect PTSD still said No 😮

[@williamlenau5943]

What TBI , There are many studies linking sleep apnea secondary to TBI

[@markfennell1604]

i got denied for sleep apnea.. it's all good i end up getting my 100% P&T anyways when i got 50% for my migraine

[@fiveaces6731]

What was your approach for the migraines

[@markfennell1604]

@@fiveaces6731 I actually file my migraine as a secondary to my tinnitus. The constant ringing in my ear keeps giving me migraine, and I needed a good Nexxus letter from a provider.

[@cyb3rnoob532]

diagnosed in 2009.. not service connected...

[@Puertoricanmarriedtofilipina]

Great video 👍🏼

[@vaclaimsacademy]

Cheers Edwin ♟️

[@StoneyDStoneburnerRFD]

I have service connected Asthma but rated at 0%, which I'm currently in appeal for. I was diagnosed with sleep apnea at the VA and prescribed a CPAP. I put in a secondary claim with a letter from the sleep clinic that there are some studies that say asthma causes or contributes to sleep apena. I was denied. I'm not sure the best way I should go about appealing the denial.

[@shellyr223]

You'll need a nexus letter from a board certified Doctor or PA or Nurse Practitioner to link the conditions stating as least as likely as not which gives you a 50% chance of approval.

[@antonyreyes7609]

I’ve tried all this no luck :(

[@bigtime911]

The real deal. Not diagnosed in service secondary to mental health. Diagnosis, two nexus two supplemental two HLR approved.

[@vaclaimsacademy]

Love to hear stories like this, way to get after it BigTime! ♟️

[@MotoVet86]

The problem is doing a home test rather than an in-lab. The VA doesn't want to pay for a lab study because of cost and the equipment is better which would actually give accurate results.

[@andrewsolomon9877]

Odd, I was referred for a in lab sleep test, I have it tonight. Still mid service so I'm hoping for the VA when I separate to see it as inherently service connected. And since I'm doing it before they change the sleep apnea % from 50% to 10% I should be grandfathered in.

[@davesabo3995]

Thanks for posting this...I'm still in service on the reserve side with multiple deployments, I needed a waiver to deploy with my CPAP...my question though even though I was prescribed after my service/mob in Iraq and Djibouti can/will this require additional leg work?

[@Jason-cp9ks]

I was diagnosed in service but still denied

[@renebrooks6985]

Me too

[@geraldcooper8527]

I have searched Google for the references that you spoke of in this video, could you please tell me how I can find This research concerning PTSD and sleep apnea

[@vaclaimsacademy]

Here you go Gerald www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8780754/

[@CaliCastro650]

Can you make a claim if you’re in the reserves ??

[@317gelato]

Very good

[@vaclaimsacademy]

Cheers Robin!

[@chefunojr]

thank you so much for the info. My question is how to go about getting a nexus statement for this and other conditions. My claim was denied because they could not link the service connection.

[@truthformeng2049]

V.iii.4.A.2.d. Required Use of a Breathing Assistance Device Assignment of the 50-percent evaluation for sleep apnea under 38 CFR 4.97, DC 6847 entails the required use of a breathing assistance device. Consider the factors below in determining whether the criteria for required use of a breathing assistance device are satisfied. Use of a device absent a medical determination that the device is necessary does not qualify. The regulation requires that the device be necessary, and this is a medical question. If the competent medical evidence of record shows that use of a qualifying breathing assistance device is medically required, the fact that the claimant is not actually using it as prescribed is not relevant.

[@davidtodora6173]

11 years and no disability or Social Security I was denied crooked Texas. any suggestions? thank you. I did put it in appeal, but it seems useless and a higher a lawyer and it seems useless.

[@alantaylor8132]

I have been diagnosed with o.s.a. By civilian doctor 20 years after discharge. I am rated for ptsd, tinnitus, and am currently appealing service connectivity for right knee issues. How do I go about filing for the secondary issues? I don’t want to go about this by myself like I have been doing so far

[@rickkane8043]

I went to sleep study before I get out the Navy buy they denied me cause I can't sleep during my sleep study I got a bad insomnia.

[@Farparm63]

What happens if you didn’t file for sleep apnea, but the examiner requested you get a sleep study and you were diagnosed that way? How do you do it as a secondary?

[@garyrood3466]

I have 50% ptsd and have sleep apnea and have a cpac machine and put in a claim and got it back saying deffered

[@Jimmy-fx5ze]

Any update?? I’m in the same boat lol

[@dawatshering4671]

I was diagnosed sleep apnea after I separated from army on 2019 but va denied saying not service connected. While I was in the Army my sergeant told me I awake them due to my loud snoring during the field. Also just before separating from army my pcp refer me for sleep study but the appointment date was too far like 8/9 months later but by that time I was out of service. Now I have been using this sleep apnea machine but they denied me for not service connected so anyone help me on this case I would really appreciate

[@knyjsph5101]

Hi, I got diagnose with sleep apnea too while I was active but they told me they will not give me CPAP because I was about to ETS. I didn't know that time that I can claim sleep apnea this after getting out so I didnt bother. I only went for sleep study coz I almost flip the van coz I fell asleep while driving 😂. I got out 2019. Were u able to get percentage?

[@bettyjuner7357]

I was not diagnosed for sleep apnea, because there was no understanding of this way too early. I claimed and they gave me a pulmonary function test. This has nothing to do with obstructive sleep. Apnea. Why would you test this awake and sitting up.

[@jeffborgeson9948]

I never read about success stories withOSA. Anyone actually win their secondary OSA claim?