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Sleep Apnea Secondary to PTSD Help

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nova

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HI, 

New here. Found the community through google. I'm still learning to navigate the site, so please bear with me. Searching got me in the right direction but not close enough.

I was recently diagnosed with Service connected PTSD through the VA. I have not done a C&P exam yet. On the same day I was diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea through a VA sleep study. I've read that there is a slim chance to connect my sleep apnea as a secondary to my PTSD. My VA psych Dr said they aggrevate each other, but a pulmonologist opinion would have more power than his. I've seen some advice from other members talking about letter templates, DBQs and supporting articles. However, I haven't been able to find them here. 

I've scheduled a civilian Dr. appointment with a pulmonologist in about 2 week and would like to come prepared with any information I can.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. 

Thanks,

Nova

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Hi

i had the sleep md and my primary care md fill out DbQ service connecting the 2 but i believe the Independent medical opinion i had done really made the difference in getting the sleep apnea service connected it cost 1100 also i printed out the recent studies linking sleep apnea to ptsd in veterans

good luck

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2 hours ago, Dfinnusmc said:

Hi

i had the sleep md and my primary care md fill out DbQ service connecting the 2 but i believe the Independent medical opinion i had done really made the difference in getting the sleep apnea service connected it cost 1100 also i printed out the recent studies linking sleep apnea to ptsd in veterans

good luck

Thanks for responding, I have an appointment with an independent MD this week. Do you have a link to the recent studies that you used for your claim?

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Nova, when you just want to burn some Daylight, check out the BVA Decisions fpr15, 16 & 17. Enter your search criteria regarding SA secondary to PTSD.

Interesting reading and valuable info regarding Denials & Remands as well as Awards.

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