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I put a claim in for an increase in PTSD from 50 --> 70%, increase for both shoulders due to arthritis and sleep apnea. I just got the letter from the VA, about what info they still need and that they are processing my claim. I have 3 C&P exams upccoming next week. They said I put in for an increase in HTN, which I definitly did not and they are giving me a C&P exam for that. All i mention about HTN was that I thought it may, key word-may, have an effect on sleep apnea. I have mental health C&P exam as well as ortho. I've requested my recent notes from mental health to review before I go into C&P, but have yet to receive them. I put request in for them in 2 wks ago. Now on the issue of sleep apnea, I strongly believe I have it. It is undiagnosed at this point, as I am awaiting the VA to call me for the appt which I requested from my primary care in december. Now in the VA letter, they told me to send them my sleep study results, but I have yet to have it. It's like wtf! I believe I have it. I have a 22" neck and have gained tons of weight about 150 lbs to go from 230-->380lbs in 5yrs from depression related to my PTSD. I wasn't faithfully taking my meds in the past, so I can't blame it on the meds. I snore and wake up frequently. I often feel sleepy during the day. I've been told by many people that I snore with my mouth open and am extremely loud. The noise aparently can be heard through walls and floors sometimes. I'm like, wonderful, like snoring alone wasn't bad enough. The lack of quality sleep makes me irritable. I've had so many other issues (PTSD/depression and both shoulders sublux) with sleep as well, that I feel sleep apnea has been over looked int he past.
I'm in the process of gathering all the notes for my increases, if any. It seems I may only get PTSD if any increased comp. I need to do some more physical therapy on the shoulders, so I think I will get denied on the increase and conitue to be 20/20 for recurrent dislocations with guarding. I'm writing a letter that I will submit for my claim, stating the effects each of my disabilities has had on my life as well as my ability to work. I'm currently not working.
I'm wondering what other stuff should I gather? i don't know if I should even have people write letters stating I snore. I need to ahve that sleep study before I even think about that. I'm assuming they are going to deny my claim for sleep apnea. I just will need advice.
I will update this as my journey continues....
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