Question On Service Connectin

[burghpitts]

I have been in the AF for 7.5 years in 09 I was diagnosed with migraines, but the Dr. and I do not know how they started. Then I was diagnosed with being pre-hypertensive and chronic kidney disease.

My neurologist wanted me to do a sleep study do to my migraines in the morning andte frequencey of them. I did a sleep study and found out I had OSA. I just got prescribed a CPAP machine.

My question is all of these conditions arein my medical record, how do I get these service connected? Do I need a nexus letter or since I have been diagnosed in the service it is service connected? Oh I have a little over a year left on my enlistment. Thank you for your help!!

[burghpitts]

what exactly is th BBD program? Well my doc wants to start me on high blood pressure meds. I had surgery on my tendon in my elbow and i still have pain and issues still, is this a percentage claim?

I also have a couple buldging disks and degenerate disk disease, is a claim as well?

thanks again!

[jbasser]

The range of motion may be rated along with the scar. The degeberative disk disease will be rated under IVDS. Also based on incapicitating episodes or ROM.

J

[carlie]

what exactly is th BBD program? Well my doc wants to start me on high blood pressure meds. I had surgery on my tendon in my elbow and i still have pain and issues still, is this a percentage claim?

I also have a couple buldging disks and degenerate disk disease, is a claim as well?

thanks again!

BDD is Benefits at Discharge Delivery.

You should be going thru this program prior to separation.

[oldman273]

File your claim for both conditions when you are allowed to file. You want to take your Blood pressure when you are having a Migraine. They may be caused by the BP.

Record every BP reading you can. Compensable readings are as follows. Systolic 160 or higher or Diastolic 100.

J

You are correct I was admited to ER at local Hospital my BP systolic was 186/110 after they gave me injections. I would gladly give them the 30% back if I couod get them to ease off. I wish you luck I am expermiting with a chiorpractor as my life has been hell for over 8 years the migraines pop up anytime so it is like mowing grass in a minefield LOL. I am also keeping notes on my BP as well as duration of headaches dates times meds taken. Good luck and get your medical records copied now while you are in. I wish you well and hope they go away for you as mine are killing me. James