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On 2 Nov 2012, I've received Sleep apnea Denial Reason: The evidence does not show a current diagnosed disability. Explanation: Your service treatment records do not contain complaints, treatment, or diagnosis for this.
I've submitted supporting documents from three buddies, wife, and medical statement from sleep doctor ( MD, Ph.D) saying: Given the findings of the sleep studies and history of weight changes (more in the past), diabetes and reported symptoms, it is more than likely than not, that the patient developed sleep apnea while in service. My sleep problems started 12-15 years ago.
Also i included documents from a current sleeping study conducted by the American Sleep Clinic, were my sleeping problem was diagnosed as Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
Note:
1) I am not able to point to any specific problems in my medical records. All three buddies attest to my sleep problems while serving in the Army. 2) The sleep study was conducted in 2011; my initial claim was filed Dec 2010 and denial letter was received on 2 Nov 2012.
3) The sleep study doctor written a detailed medical statement about the current findings, sleep apnea onset, insomnia, sleep study reports, discussed follow up visit and overall assessment.
Prior to submitting my NOD; maybe i should do a sleep lab follow up and ask for another IMO statement.
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On 2 Nov 2012, I've received Sleep apnea Denial Reason: The evidence does not show a current diagnosed disability. Explanation: Your service treatment records do not contain complaints, treatment, or diagnosis for this.
I've submitted supporting documents from three buddies, wife, and medical statement from sleep doctor ( MD, Ph.D) saying: Given the findings of the sleep studies and history of weight changes (more in the past), diabetes and reported symptoms, it is more than likely than not, that the patient developed sleep apnea while in service. My sleep problems started 12-15 years ago.
Also i included documents from a current sleeping study conducted by the American Sleep Clinic, were my sleeping problem was diagnosed as Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
Note:
1) I am not able to point to any specific problems in my medical records. All three buddies attest to my sleep problems while serving in the Army. 2) The sleep study was conducted in 2011; my initial claim was filed Dec 2010 and denial letter was received on 2 Nov 2012.
3) The sleep study doctor written a detailed medical statement about the current findings, sleep apnea onset, insomnia, sleep study reports, discussed follow up visit and overall assessment.
Prior to submitting my NOD; maybe i should do a sleep lab follow up and ask for another IMO statement.
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