Anyone know how to read a sleep study?

[Cobra4v]

I had a sleep study done a few years ago. My wife constantly complained I kicked her in my sleep and would wake up gasping for air at times. I also had trouble staying still in bed and couldn't stop moving my legs. I was unaware of my results until recently obtaining my record. It says I was supposed to follow up with my doctor, however, I was never contacted. 

 

The diagnosis was "Upper airway resistance syndrome (327.23) and Mild periodic limb movements in sleep (327.51)

 

The interpretation advised mild to loud snoring was noted throughout the study and mild obstructive evens were noted. Primarily respiratory effort related arousal's with an AHI of 2 and RDI of 6 per hour, associated with mild oxygen desaturations. Obstructive events were slightly worse in REM and supine sleep. 

The mean heart rate was 52 bpm with a sinus bradycardia pattern and no arrhythmias detected. Mild periodic limb movements in sleep were noted occurring with associated arousals. 

 

I don't know how to read the rest of the study or what the diagnosis really means. But from what it seems I have very mild RLS. I always thought it was bad because of how terrible it is before going to bed, but the study shows different. I'm still curious if this would be considered apnea or just RLS. Anyone have experience with this? 

[Cobra4v]

Yes it does note there was Mild 02 Desat's in the findings of my study. Looking at the graph it looks as if my 02 dropped below 80. I'm going to bring this up to my P/C tomorrow and ask for another testing to see if things have gotten worse or not. 

[Gastone]

Specifically ask for the referral to the VA Sleep Dept, now, via a MHV Secure Message to your PCP.

Did you file the SA FDC on your E-Ben site VONAP, yet? If no, why not?

As to your non VA Sleep study, I could be wrong but the number of Apnea events are usually listed per hour or min. Could you post, a redacted copy of the Sleep Study Report?

Semper Fi

[Cobra4v]

I didn't submit a claim for sleep apnea. I submitted a claim for RLS and attached my sleep study as part of my evidence. Would they see I have apnea on my study and award it or would I have to claim it separate to RLS? My claim will be completed this week for the RLS.

 

Yes I can upload it. 

[Buck52]

Sleep Apnea can cause fatigue during the day as well  its one of the symptoms.

[Cobra4v]

This is all documented in my RLS claim which is now in the Prep for notification phase. As well as the Medical Record for the request of the sleep test stating daytime fatigue. Hopefully the VA will recognize that and provide a rating if one is valid. In the mean time i'm going to start a new sleep test as this one was 4 years ago. 

Edited April 25, 2016 by Cobra4v

[Cobra4v]

So I just checked my account again. I don't have anything pending in my "Work in progress" area of my profile. The Restless Leg Syndrome is rated as Not service connected. But it was rated NSC before as I never claimed it. I just reopened the claim recently. But I guess they decided not to rate it..