Maybe you could try a different mask than the one you are using now. I have nasal pillows. They are not that comfortable and it took me several months to get used to it. But now I am sleeping 8 to 9 hours every night with the machine and mask on. I think it would be worth your time and effort to try and find a mask that works for you.
I would go to your VA Medical Center ROI (release of information) and get a copy of your C&P. This should tell what determination the examiner made. I got my final decision three weeks after my C&P but I think that was unusual. I had a copy of the C&P and from the doctors conclusions I was confident that my claim would be awarded and it was.
I couple of days ago I saw a post which I can't for the life of me find now. It stated that it is now time to send in your annual employment questionnaire if your are on IU. I have always been under the impression that VA form 21-4140 is to be submitted around the time of your award. If I am mistaken I would very much appreciate someone correcting me. Is the form due around the first of the year or around the time of your award? The only info I find on VA sites is that the form is due annually which does not really narrow it down for me.
I noticed the other day the MyHealtheVet now shows appointments - pending and past. While I was waiting for my C&P this would have been a real help. My concern was always they would schedule the exam and I would not get the notice. That did not happen to me. Everything went like clockwork.
This could be another resource to check if that is a concern for you.
I had my TDIU C&P last September. Three weeks later I had my decision and money in the bank. Could not believe it went that fast. My C&P was ordered by my DRO hearing officer after an appeal. So it actually took two years. Nice chunk of back pay. Paid off the mortgage.
I would not be worried because it went fast. Fast is good!
Larry
I was not upset with you. I was upset with myself for my flip posting. No apologies from you are necessary. The apologies are all mine. Lets consider this finished and move on.
Thank you.
I don't know if my conditions would apply in your case but this is what happened with me. I have DDD, bone spurs, compression fractures, ankylosing spondylitits, curvature of the spine and hip displacement. My back was rated on range of motion only.