I have submitted a claim for sleep apnea. I had the following service connected disabilities when I was discharged hypertensive vascular disease and bilateral plantarfacitis. While on active duty I strated having problems with my uvala swelling causing an airway obstuction. I had an episode of this swelling within the year of my discharge and had an emergency consult with the VA which fell 6 months of my 1 year of discharge. At the ENT apointment they said I had obstructive sleep apnia and scheduled me for an UP3 which consisted of having my uvala, tonsils, adnoids and soft pallet reduced. This cleared my problems for about 2 years. I had a sleep study conducted at the VA and they diagnosed me with OSA and put me on a CPAP which I have been useing for the past 2 years.
Can I expect this to be enough information or will I have to have a doctor write an evaluation in support of my claim.
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I have submitted a claim for sleep apnea. I had the following service connected disabilities when I was discharged hypertensive vascular disease and bilateral plantarfacitis. While on active duty I strated having problems with my uvala swelling causing an airway obstuction. I had an episode of this swelling within the year of my discharge and had an emergency consult with the VA which fell 6 months of my 1 year of discharge. At the ENT apointment they said I had obstructive sleep apnia and scheduled me for an UP3 which consisted of having my uvala, tonsils, adnoids and soft pallet reduced. This cleared my problems for about 2 years. I had a sleep study conducted at the VA and they diagnosed me with OSA and put me on a CPAP which I have been useing for the past 2 years.
Can I expect this to be enough information or will I have to have a doctor write an evaluation in support of my claim.
Bob
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