ptsd Sleep Apnea Secondary to PTSD?

[Buck52]

I have a SC 70%PTSD Rating  Just got this in Feb 6th 2016...

This is my story and a normal one with Veterans.

During my DSM5  PTSD Diagnose by the VA   The psychiatrist sent me to sleep clinic for a sleep study,(I mention to her I had problems sleeping not only from nightmares) they couldn't get me in with in 60 days  so they called ( private outside sleep clinic) and contracted out the sleep study to a private sleep clinic...I did the sleep study(split sleep study)  digitally and visionally watch by sleep tech & montiered the first 4 hours   then woke up and a cpap was hook up to me... and the results were I did have Sleep Apnea and required the use of (Continuous positive airway presure )*c-pap machine

Currently seeking  treatment  with VA Phyistrist and counseling /therapist with VA

 As for as having sleep apnea  I never mention this while in military...I never knew I had it?  other than buddys stating ''I sure snored loud''  but never the less no records will be found while in military about sleep apnea or OSA  btw Sleep Apnea was not known back then...late 60s

I had this and sleep disturbance for a long time just never knew it and could never afford a sleep study out of pocket..until the VA had me to do one...I was diagnosed with Sleep Apnea  or OSA... My question is should I file a secondary claim for Sleep Apnea  due to my 70% PTSD?

On my last claim for SC PTSD 70% .

before the 70%PTSD I was TDIU P&T  so VA rated me the SMC S-1 H.B.....I met the criteria for the SMC-S 1 H.B.

However I am happy with the rating...but nothing was said about my Sleep Apnea...on my PTSD Claim....I did file  a ITF in January 2016 just right before they adjudicated my PTSD Claim.

If I file  a FDC Sleep Apnea Claim secondary to my PTSD    would this get me another statutory rating under SMC? 

Also would this be considered pyermiding?

I realize I need an IMO to help with this claim.

 

..........Thank you in Advance

.................Buck

 

.........................Buck

[Buck52]

I apologize Dr Mark Worthen, Maybe we can ask Ms T bird to Archive this.

I just realized you were actually a Phy Doctor.

This is great information to secondary claim for OSA/Sleep Apnea.

I hope Ms Tbird  archives your post.

PS

I do have D.A.V. To be my rep  but there actually & unfortunetly   no help at all but I keep them my POA..However I do all the work with my claim and what information I can get here on hadit  with hadit elder members and great people such as your self.

Thank you Again Dr Worthen

Buck

Edited May 14, 2016 by Buck52

[Corpsman8404]

Good info in the blog, Doc.

 

I think I've seen quite alot of posters here that were successful with their Dr's using the word "aggravates" in their IMO's. I know when I had a private board certified sleep specialist/pulmonologist do one for me, he used that wording. He added this in his IMO: 'in my opinion it is more than likely as not that his sleep apnea is related to and aggravated by his other service connected related condition, PTSD'  (He underlined the more than part)

He also did a DBQ for me, and in part of that he also stated, '..he has a diagnosis for both OSA and PTSD. Based on his history and medical literature it is more likely than not there is a relationship between the diagnoses which contribute to and aggravate one another'.

 

My VA MH doc and my VA sleep doc were no help, and I highly suggest you definitely get a private Doc, Buck.  Cost me $250 or right about there.  About to put everything together on my old intent to file, and add this SA stuff for IU....so you know they say when one ASSumes something.

Same boat, keep paddling!!!!

 

AGGRAVATES -- http://community.hadit.com/search/?&q=aggravates

 

 

 

Edited May 14, 2016 by Corpsman8404

[Buck52]

Roger that  Corpsman 8404...

[Mark D Worthen PsyD]

On 5/14/2016 at 4:45 PM, Buck52 said:

I apologize Dr Mark Worthen

No problem at all.  Although I earned a Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) degree, when it comes right down to it, I see myself as just another guy. Like most folks, it's a man's (or woman's) character that means the most. Having said that, I do appreciate your courtesy and kind words.

And I wish you the absolute best in your healing and in receiving the benefits you have earned!

~ Mark

[Mark D Worthen PsyD]

On 5/14/2016 at 5:44 PM, Corpsman8404 said:

Good info in the blog, Doc.

Thanks man! Much appreciated. 

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I think I've seen quite a lot of posters here that were successful with their Dr's using the word "aggravates" in their IMO's. I know when I had a private board certified sleep specialist/pulmonologist do one for me, he used that wording. He added this in his IMO: 'in my opinion it is more than likely as not that his sleep apnea is related to and aggravated by his other service connected related condition, PTSD' (He underlined the more than part). // He also did a DBQ for me, and in part of that he also stated, '..he has a diagnosis for both OSA and PTSD. Based on his history and medical literature it is more likely than not there is a relationship between the diagnoses which contribute to and aggravate one another'.

Nice. Looks like a smart, well-written opinion with rationale. Good doc for your fellow veterans to know about for an IME (Independent Medical Examination). 

All the Best,

Mark