When should I file Sleep Disorder

[Cobra4v]

  I've been seeing my PC and inquired about a previous sleep study I had which exhibited Airway Resistance. He signed me up for another sleep study as mine is old. BUT they are booked until mid September. I have the option to book an appointment with an outside agency but I have to wait a few days before I can do that. I have my previous study and medical records stating daytime fatigue etc. And the Airway Resistance is connected to my Deviated Nasal Septum which my PC notated in my file. I have an appointment with Ear Nose and Throat in two weeks as well. I'm planning on getting documentation from them connecting my sleep issue to my nose.

 

    Should I wait until the next study to start a claim on this or would it be better to start the claim and add it later during the development process. I don't want to wait that long to start a claim when I have the previous sleep study from several years ago which should be enough for evidence of an issue.

Edited May 9, 2016 by Cobra4v

[silverdollar22]

Go on E-benefits now and start your claim and then exit and save until you get your documentation.  This preserves your initial claim date for up to a year after you start this process.  apply for it today.

[smoothc100]

Its really up to you.  You can file and the time starts and add the documents or you can wait and file a fully developed claim, which in some cases is quicker depending on your RO.  Have you had a sleep study done through the VA?  If not I would try and get one there as well so their docs and give probably the same medical opinion as your primary, which helps your cases and you could get a CPAP through the VA free of charge if you need one. 

[wablackwell]

At a minimum you should do an intent to file. You want to get that clock started you can get a bigger pay out in the long run. I wish you good luck on your claim. Bill

[brokensoldier244th]

File to preserve your date, you can gather info later