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I apologize if this is not the correct place to post this, I am trying to clear my head enough to start a new claim. I know it will take probably 2 years or more, but I would like someone with experience to chime in. I have been Dx'ed for sleep apnea. I have been reading some post (berta,Carlie) about IMO and when to use the IMO. (after the C&P exam is what I am thinking). The C&P examiners report could be presented to the Doctor/IMO along with pertinent medical records from VA, to counter a bad C&P. I have been discharged from the Army since 2005. I presented a claim for ptsd in 2006, and was granted it about 9 months later. I know the VA is backlogged,so being realistic, I understand it will take some time just to get a C&P exam. My question and confusion comes from this being claimed as a secondary condition. I have been told that Gastro conditions (GERD) could be the underlying cause of SA or vice versa. I was never seen on sick call for sleepiness or SA while in the Army. I also have done a little research on my own and understand that some side effects of ptsd medication could exacerbate or aggravate this condition. I have a cpap machine, that I try to us, however, I sometimes take it off in the middle of the night because of bad dreams, and or because of my burning stomach (GERD, esophagitis, This is a claim that is at AMC now) I know there is a form to initiate a claim, however, what should I say it is secondary to? Both conditions? I called the AMC today and was told that my claim,which was remanded there in july was with the Raters now. If anyone knows how long the raters take that would be great. The other side of this claim which I feel doubtful about is, if the AMC denies my GERD claim, SA is also a known cause for GERD. So they are intertwined. I just would like to know which Avenue I should take. I dont have another appointment with the Neuro Doc till March, and that is when I was going to "pop" the question. Could you provide me with an IMO to submit to the VA to support my claim for SA? FWIW, I am not overweight, my BMI is at 23 %.
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I apologize if this is not the correct place to post this, I am trying to clear my head enough to start a new claim. I know it will take probably 2 years or more, but I would like someone with experience to chime in. I have been Dx'ed for sleep apnea. I have been reading some post (berta,Carlie) about IMO and when to use the IMO. (after the C&P exam is what I am thinking). The C&P examiners report could be presented to the Doctor/IMO along with pertinent medical records from VA, to counter a bad C&P. I have been discharged from the Army since 2005. I presented a claim for ptsd in 2006, and was granted it about 9 months later. I know the VA is backlogged,so being realistic, I understand it will take some time just to get a C&P exam. My question and confusion comes from this being claimed as a secondary condition. I have been told that Gastro conditions (GERD) could be the underlying cause of SA or vice versa. I was never seen on sick call for sleepiness or SA while in the Army. I also have done a little research on my own and understand that some side effects of ptsd medication could exacerbate or aggravate this condition. I have a cpap machine, that I try to us, however, I sometimes take it off in the middle of the night because of bad dreams, and or because of my burning stomach (GERD, esophagitis, This is a claim that is at AMC now) I know there is a form to initiate a claim, however, what should I say it is secondary to? Both conditions? I called the AMC today and was told that my claim,which was remanded there in july was with the Raters now. If anyone knows how long the raters take that would be great. The other side of this claim which I feel doubtful about is, if the AMC denies my GERD claim, SA is also a known cause for GERD. So they are intertwined. I just would like to know which Avenue I should take. I dont have another appointment with the Neuro Doc till March, and that is when I was going to "pop" the question. Could you provide me with an IMO to submit to the VA to support my claim for SA? FWIW, I am not overweight, my BMI is at 23 %.
Thanks for any info,comments and guidance.
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