I got PTSD service connected without direct evidence 70%
then i got Sleep Apnea secondary to ptsd service connected without direct medical evidence.
I Had buddys of mine write buddy statements witnessing my sleep apnea (3 of em) Signed/Certified) They witnessed me do these things. I had all the signs of sleep apnea.
I had a IMO Nexus from Dr. Anaise. (He charged me like 1,000$)
I attached BVA Decisions that were similar to mine (This doesn't really hold much weight but did it anyway)
Also attached the Army Study where sleep apnea is caused or aggravated by ptsd/trauma
No one will help you do this but yourself. DAV said i wasnt going to get service connected without records and when i went to the C&P exam the doctor told me she was denying me and said PTSD doesnt cause sleep apnea even though i showed all the studies and decisions...i even said why can people claim "Sleep Apnea Secondary to PTSD" on ebenefits if it doesnt exist.. its a drop down. I was raging at this doctor. Anyway she denied me and Regional VA, Looked at all my information and Gave me Service Connection. You have to do all the leg work yourself though. Nobody will care about yourcase more then yourself.
I was literally rejected by the C&P Dr. and Regional Didnt care and still service connected it.. How often does that happen?
Get your ducks in order if you think you rate service connection.