Obstructive Sleep Apnea Without Diag In Service

[63SIERRA]

Im wondering if anyone has recieved comp for sleep apnea that was NOT diagnosed on active duty.

I was denied but plan to appeal the denial. I initially claimed it as a presumptive condition from the GWI list as " sleep disturbance." va denied me. I have the CPAP machine and it helps but I cant wear it every night due to sinus issues/.

[K9MAL]

I actually read a couple BVA cases where the veteran wasn't diagnosed until some time after service, but the BVA noted their neck size was X in service, and they granted the claim.

How would I go about tracking those down? Thanks!

[free_spirit_etc]

How would I go about tracking those down? Thanks!

http://www.index.va.gov/search/va/bva.html

Type in search words you are looking for. It should pull up results with those words and phrases. Then you can use FIND (Control F) to go to those words in the document.

[K9MAL]

http://www.index.va.gov/search/va/bva.html

Type in search words you are looking for. It should pull up results with those words and phrases. Then you can use FIND (Control F) to go to those words in the document. 

Thank you!