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I am Retired military. I had recently been diagnosed with Obstructive Sleep Apnea requiring that I use the CPAP for the rest of my life. My first question for the doctor that diagnosed of having sleep apnea was how long has this been going on . The stated response was that I have had this chronic disorder for a long time. Although I do not have this in my military health records, I had snored alot while in the military which is attested by a statement from my former commander which wittness my snoring disorder. I have found a claim with VA for compensation of which in realtity I had this disorder while on active duty. Do I have a chance of winning this claim? During my sleep study it has been recorded that I quit breathing 33 times during the eight hour study. Sleep apnea does not occur overnight, it can be linked to PTSD also. I have a scheduled C&P scheduled appointment coming up to determine if I will be compensated for this disorder. Your comments are welcomed.

I have a evaluation/exam coming up on the 23rd for Chronic PTSD. I am a Vietnam vet also. I too don't trust the gov and the quack that gave me only a basic physical after retirement only to learn that this physical was used against me when I applied for VA compensation. I have also been diagnosed for Obstruction Sleep Apnea of having to wear that mask at night time in order to get a good night's sleep, Sleep Apnea could be linked to PTSD of having bad dreams of the past, i.e vietnam and other war or conflicts. It took me over 10 years to get this far. No turning back now. Fight-Fight-Fight!

Thank you.

OK I am going to play stupid. What does DX mean?

I probaly can provide a stressor during my tenture in Vietnam with an Artillery company on a firebase that was attacked.

Has anyone filed a claim for PTSD without being in a combat zone and recieved disability?

Chu, I have a question on PTSD. I was in vietnam from 1969-70. I have noticed a difference in me after my return. Up to this day I go off on people, then regret it later. When I was in vietnam I drank alcohol heavy when I could. I finally kick the habit in 1982. I was entered into the alcohol rehab program at a military installation and that is in my records. Could this be a stressor for PTSD?

Thanks for your response. I am referring to the 2/11th FA that was attached to the 101st Abn Div. I was in this outfit from 1969-70. I was with C Btry.

Thanks Larry, I saw the 149 she attached. Quess it got me confused.

What is a 215? Guess I never had one of those....

Yes Berta, there lots of mistakes made during the Vietnam war. I was a victum to attest to that. I was awarded the Bronze Star during my tour. During the time Pres Nixon started to downsize in 1970 I left nam 30days early. We were told that our orders would follow G0#129, this order does not exist, therefore I lost my right for the medal.

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It was the 2/11th FA for sure. I did come across a website for the unit but it was under construction, unfinished.

Served my country in Vietnam and thus far the fight is still on with VA. I receive 0% disability and this guy is in jail for falsifying documentation. Remember this guys are serving time. They have 24hrs a day to work on appeals.

Gee, this guy is collecting VA benefits in jail. I served in vietnam and can get a lousy 10%!

Looking for any vietnam veterans that was assigned to the 2/11th FA during the period Dec 69-70. Contact me please.

I am new on this site but I have some questions. I am a Vietnam veteran. I was denied my claim and gave up on VA because of the long process of the initial claim, however, looking back and being told to fight, I am going to try and get another claim started. I served in the Army and was a parachutist. Last year my doctor took an x-ray of my back and determined that I had degenerative changes to my lower lumbar spine, most severe at L4-5 and L5-S1. I was the type of soldier that seldomly went on sick call but I felt pain at my lower extremety during my annual PT test when doing situps. I had asked my doctor if she felt that this problem could have originated during my 22 years of service. She said it could have. I remember one time that I had a back spasim prior to a jump. Please provide me with your input. Thanks, Harvey