Sleep Apnea Claim

[EODCMC]

Hi, I am a 30 year retired vet. I retired 13 years ago. I as recently diagnosed with "very severe" obstructive sleep apnea. The machine they gave me is preset on the highest output flow. My episode exceed 35 times an hour with some lasting more than 30 seconds. 

I was diagnosed with sleep apnea a couple of years prior to retirement and the study and diagnosis is documented in my record. In fact, they wanted to operate on my uvula. There lies the rub. The operation could have ended my career so I didn't persue. Additionally, while on active duty I developed severe chronic sinusitis and allergic rhinitis and this also is documented in my service health record. I have been living with this and chalking it down to getting old.

Fast forward...I recently got a machine that they say I have to wear for the remainder of my life. I just learned that Tricare Prime does not pay for it all. So, I researched online and submitted a claim the E-benefits and it has been received and was under review until today when they changed this to "gathering of evidence" Development Letter Sent.

Does anyone know what this means? What do I have to look forward to concerning the process. I watch the news. It doesn't look good, right?

thanks in advance.

[Andyman73]

@ArNG11, thanks I really appreciate it. Right now I am barely keeping my head above water on my tippy toes. I can't even think about any of my claims... seems those MST memories have expanded into something maybe Clive Barker could have written.

But I did file for PTSD secondary to MST. 

[ArNG11]

No worries as I get in that frame of mind at times.  That is why I haven't been on as much.  Gotta do the PMCS on yourself every now and then, rather more often than not. Self aid and buddy care.  I stand by the words I was taught in service " Slow is smooth, and smooth is fast"

I can't relate to the MST, however, much of the healing techniques for PTSD translate, as I believe the two are intrinsically intertwined. Keep on moving forward, even if the steps are small, keep moving forward. You survived! You are a survivor.! You will prevail!!!   JMO Take care.

 

[Andyman73]

Thanks, man. I appreciate it. I hope to survive with a scd granted instead of denial, tho.  You know what I'm sayin?