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dreamhighvet

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  1. well, I submitted several laymen letters of witnesses, my own statement, and medical records from active duty where I clearly mentions all the signs and symptoms of sleep apnea, such as choking, stop breathing, daytime fatigue and witnessed apneic and snorting episodes. I even submitted a letter from doc explaining why he didnt order sleep study for me before dischrge
  2. I was diagnosed few months after I got out. However, I did complain about sleep issues while in service, and they just listed as insomnia or sleep trouble. Also, I did fill out sleep packets and in the packet, I mentioned that I had issues with snoring, apneic episodes, choking, fatigue, etc. the C&P doc didn't provide his opinion on service connection.... why is that? request another sleep study?
  3. What do you guys think? Good or bad exam? Should I request another C&P or is it okay? If my condition gets service connected, would I get 50%? The examiner did not mention anything about "as likely as not" "more than likely" "not likely" or whatever. What is up with that? Also, I am concerned about his response to #3 and 6. I of course currently have sleep apnea symtpoms - or else why would I need to use CPAP? I would like some honest feedback on this. Should I schedule another C&P? 1. Does the Veteran have or has he/she ever had sleep apnea? [X] Yes [ ] No [X] Obstructive ICD code: 327.23 Date of diagnosis: X/x/16 2. Medical history. Describe the history (including onset and course) of the Veteran's sleep disorder. 29 Year old male veteran gives h/o loud and disruptive snoring while asleep and has witnessed apneas . Also, h/o gasping and choking for air at night and h/o insomnia and moderate daytime sleepiness for past few years .No significant past medical history service Army 6/15/06 to to XX. Pt had sleep study done at XXX VA Hospital and the result showed he had severe obstructive sleep apnea and pt is on Cpap treatment with 8 cm h20 with good result. Is continuous medication required for control of a sleep disorder condition? [ ] Yes [X] No Does the veteran require the use of a breathing assistance device?[ ] Yes [X] No Does the Veteran require the use of a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine? [X] Yes [ ] No 3. Findings, signs and symptoms. Does the Veteran currently have any findings, signs or symptoms attributable to sleep apnea?[ ] Yes [X] No 4. Other pertinent physical findings, complications, conditions, signs and/or symptoms Does the Veteran have any scars (surgical or otherwise) related to any conditions or to the treatment of any conditions listed in the Diagnosis section above?[ ] Yes [X] No Does the Veteran have any other pertinent physical findings, complications, conditions, signs and/or symptoms related to conditions listed in the Diagnosis section above? [ ] Yes [X] No 5. Diagnostic testing. Has a sleep study been performed? [X] Yes [ ] No If yes, does the Veteran have documented sleep disorder breathing? [X] Yes [ ] No Date of sleep study: x/x/16 Facility where sleep study performed, if known: XXXX VA Sleep Lab Results:AHI 37.6/EVENTS /HR, 68 HYPOPNEAS SAO2 NADIR 89 % Are there any other significant diagnostic test findings and/or results?[ ] Yes [X] No 6. Functional impact. Does the Veteran's sleep apnea impact his or her ability to work? [ ] Yes [X] No 7. Remarks, if any: Severe obstructive sleep apnea
  4. What do you guys think? Good or bad exam? Should I request another C&P or is it okay? If my condition gets service connected, would I get 50%? The examiner did not mention anything about "as likely as not" "more than likely" "not likely" or whatever. What is up with that? Also, I am concerned about his response to #3 and 6. I of course currently have sleep apnea symtpoms - or else why would I need to use CPAP? I would like some honest feedback on this. Should I schedule another C&P? 1. Does the Veteran have or has he/she ever had sleep apnea? [X] Yes [ ] No [X] Obstructive ICD code: 327.23 Date of diagnosis: X/x/16 2. Medical history. Describe the history (including onset and course) of the Veteran's sleep disorder. 29 Year old male veteran gives h/o loud and disruptive snoring while asleep and has witnessed apneas . Also, h/o gasping and choking for air at night and h/o insomnia and moderate daytime sleepiness for past few years .No significant past medical history service Army 6/15/06 to to XX. Pt had sleep study done at XXX VA Hospital and the result showed he had severe obstructive sleep apnea and pt is on Cpap treatment with 8 cm h20 with good result. Is continuous medication required for control of a sleep disorder condition? [ ] Yes [X] No Does the veteran require the use of a breathing assistance device?[ ] Yes [X] No Does the Veteran require the use of a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine? [X] Yes [ ] No 3. Findings, signs and symptoms. Does the Veteran currently have any findings, signs or symptoms attributable to sleep apnea?[ ] Yes [X] No 4. Other pertinent physical findings, complications, conditions, signs and/or symptoms Does the Veteran have any scars (surgical or otherwise) related to any conditions or to the treatment of any conditions listed in the Diagnosis section above?[ ] Yes [X] No Does the Veteran have any other pertinent physical findings, complications, conditions, signs and/or symptoms related to conditions listed in the Diagnosis section above? [ ] Yes [X] No 5. Diagnostic testing. Has a sleep study been performed? [X] Yes [ ] No If yes, does the Veteran have documented sleep disorder breathing? [X] Yes [ ] No Date of sleep study: x/x/16 Facility where sleep study performed, if known: XXXX VA Sleep Lab Results:AHI 37.6/EVENTS /HR, 68 HYPOPNEAS SAO2 NADIR 89 % Are there any other significant diagnostic test findings and/or results?[ ] Yes [X] No 6. Functional impact. Does the Veteran's sleep apnea impact his or her ability to work? [ ] Yes [X] No 7. Remarks, if any: Severe obstructive sleep apnea
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