Sleep Study Scheduled

[hawkcrewchief]

So im up to bat next week to the sleep apnea lab, and I am a bit nervous about sleeping in a creppy room looking like a robot full of probes. Does anyone know what happens, and what I should do or expect? Thanks in advance

[Ron II]

I've used a CPAP for 12 years and "don't leave home without it." (For out of town)

Some like the half-mask which ends below your nose; I prefer the full mask that covers the entire face, plus it doesn't mess up my silver mustache.

As others have said, it the mask doesn't have a proper seal, then it is worthless.

Ron

[broncovet]

Hawker..

If you are looking for SC for Sleep Apnea, you want to make sure your sleep doc writes down in you medical report something like, "Veterans sleep apnea is most like due to nose injury suffered in military service"

You may need to ask him to do this.

Other than your Military Service Medical Records, this doctors opinion is your best shot at Service connection. If he says this, and then it is denied, then you need to file a NOD and appeal it.

A rating specialist, or other layperson, can not use his own unsubstantiated opinion to refute the opinions of a qualified medical professional. The BVA knows this but most rating specialists at the RO level either do not know this, or at least they did not apply it in my case.

[john999]

I have some sort of sleep disorder but I am not sure if it is sleep apnea. I would sure like to have a sleep study done on me. I have insomnia and have had it for years.

[bob_abad]

hawk,

Broncovet is right on the money!!! Follow his advice. Sleep Apnea claim is very difficult to win if you have already been discharged after many years or even decades.

You will have a better chance to win yours due to nose injury while active in the service. It is 50% rating if approved. As shared by others, make sure you have all your docs lined up which includes an IMO. It is very important as per advised here @hadit..

[bob_abad]

john999,

google: "what is tinnitus" and see if you have the symptoms..Like loud snoring, breathing pause, always tired during daytime, sleepy while driving, etc..

If you have these symptoms, make an appointment w/ your PC doctor and he/she will hook you up with a sleep doctor.

[hawkcrewchief]

Thanks guys!!!! I am going to mention to the doctor to please write that in there. I also have my own personal copy of my records and will bring in the things pertainig to my nose injury so he can see it for himself. Your advice is right on the money guys thanks!!!!