Seaman.
I started my claim on Dec 7, 2019. My local VA doctor recommended I go for a sleep study to help me. So I went to their outside doctor and they setup my sleep study. February 20, 2020 was my C&P examination as you can read below THE VA DOCTOR SAID NO. Everyone told me no way I could get it connected. They were right I didn't do it, Dr. David Anaise 53 page IMO DID IT!!! The VA paid my back pay on March 3, 2020.
"We received your medical evidence which discusses the symptoms of your medical condition. The evidence shows you were diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (confirmed on sleep study) on December 3, 2019. Your medical condition was confirmed on VA examination dated February 20, 2020. Although the VA examiner did not relate your condition to your military service, your private physician opined that your obstructive sleep apnea is caused by and/or aggravated by your service connected PTSD. Therefore, service connection is warranted."