hypertension Denied Sleep Apnea Claim

[paulstrgn]

I am new to this site and I will apologize ahead of time incase my question seems pretty basic. I was recently denied sleep apnea and hypertension as not being service connected. I will only ask about my sleep apnea at this time. I was recently diagnosed with sleep apnea (I retired from the military in 1995). I use to snore very loud while in the military according to my ex-wife. My question is will a statement from my ex-wife be enough to justify my sleep apnea? I was also given a service connected rating for my scoliosis of 20%, I have read online that spine problems can cause sleep apnea. Do you feel that between a statement from my ex-wife and the problems I have had with my spine would be enough to receive a rating for sleep apnea? Any suggestions on anything else I should add to the appeal? Thanks in advance for your advice. 

Edited April 15, 2016 by paulstrgn

[silverdollar22]

Andyman i hope u get your mdd approved. That would put u over the mark, then it will time to relax 

[Andyman73]

Thanks, Eric.  I think I'm in a "catch-22" tho', with my SA dependent on the MDD to be SC and the MDD dependent on the SA to be SC.

[ArNG11]

Interesting ideas on service connection for the Apnea.  Both secondary and primary service connection.  The key is having a doctor and or specialist state at least as like as due to or worsened by a service connected issue and the necessary statements to make the link.  

 

[Cobra4v]

Is it true deviated nasal septum can cause OSA? I'm going to be in the same boat with my claim. 

[ArNG11]

I'm sure under the right circumstances, however, it has to be a doctor that states the conclusion is such, using correct medical rational and utlizing a persons service medical records. 

You must have those items to have a chance at service connection, and even then it is difficult, not impossible though,  with the proper nexus and medical evidence. Clear as mud?

[Andyman73]

You really gotta know how to assemble the pieces, the Puzzle Palace won't do it for you.