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Thanks for the insight guys. I still have to figure some things out for myself I guess. I do get what you're saying about "service connected" not "caused by service". I was perfectly healthy when I came in the army but 6 years, 2 OEF deployments and several field problems later, I guess anything could have caused the apnea during that time.

Sorry, but what does LOD stand for? Oh and mine is obstructive sleep apnea.

Hi fellow vets. I've been trying to find a good resource or link that explains how obstructive sleep apnea is service connected and why it should be 50%. I recently had a sleep study done and was diagnosed with mild sleep apnea. In 2 weeks I'm having another study done to fit me for the right setting on a CPAP. I should mention that I am active duty army for another 5 months. Although the 50% rating would be a nice chunk of money, I just don't see how I am entitled to it. There seems to be no supporting evidence that anything we do in the military would "cause" sleep apnea. Hopefully you guys can help me out. I know for a fact that before my first deployment to Afghanistan, I did not snore or have any breathing problems. After I returned, my wife said multiple times that she heard me gasp for air in my sleep and that I started snoring. I guess I/m just looking for justification on making a claim. Everything on Google points to obesity being a leading cause. I am a bigger guy, but I wouldn't say obese. I run 14s in my 2 mile and have always been in fairly good health my entire enlistment minus a dislocated ankle. Well hope you guys can help me out. Thanks.