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Buck52
I have a SC 70%PTSD Rating Just got this in Feb 6th 2016...
This is my story and a normal one with Veterans.
During my DSM5 PTSD Diagnose by the VA The psychiatrist sent me to sleep clinic for a sleep study,(I mention to her I had problems sleeping not only from nightmares) they couldn't get me in with in 60 days so they called ( private outside sleep clinic) and contracted out the sleep study to a private sleep clinic...I did the sleep study(split sleep study) digitally and visionally watch by sleep tech & montiered the first 4 hours then woke up and a cpap was hook up to me... and the results were I did have Sleep Apnea and required the use of (Continuous positive airway presure )*c-pap machine
Currently seeking treatment with VA Phyistrist and counseling /therapist with VA
As for as having sleep apnea I never mention this while in military...I never knew I had it? other than buddys stating ''I sure snored loud'' but never the less no records will be found while in military about sleep apnea or OSA btw Sleep Apnea was not known back then...late 60s
I had this and sleep disturbance for a long time just never knew it and could never afford a sleep study out of pocket..until the VA had me to do one...I was diagnosed with Sleep Apnea or OSA... My question is should I file a secondary claim for Sleep Apnea due to my 70% PTSD?
On my last claim for SC PTSD 70% .
before the 70%PTSD I was TDIU P&T so VA rated me the SMC S-1 H.B.....I met the criteria for the SMC-S 1 H.B.
However I am happy with the rating...but nothing was said about my Sleep Apnea...on my PTSD Claim....I did file a ITF in January 2016 just right before they adjudicated my PTSD Claim.
If I file a FDC Sleep Apnea Claim secondary to my PTSD would this get me another statutory rating under SMC?
Also would this be considered pyermiding?
I realize I need an IMO to help with this claim.
..........Thank you in Advance
.................Buck
.........................Buck
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Buck52
I apologize Dr Mark Worthen, Maybe we can ask Ms T bird to Archive this. I just realized you were actually a Phy Doctor. This is great information to secondary claim for OSA/Sleep Apnea.
Corpsman8404
Good info in the blog, Doc. I think I've seen quite alot of posters here that were successful with their Dr's using the word "aggravates" in their IMO's. I know when I had a private board
Mark D Worthen PsyD
Thanks man! Much appreciated. Nice. Looks like a smart, well-written opinion with rationale. Good doc for your fellow veterans to know about for an IME (Independent Medical Examination).
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