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John Royal
Greetings everyone!
Seeking advice on how best to proceed with my Sleep Apnea Claim. I retired in 2011 after 21 1/2 years of Naval service and I am currently SC at 40%. I need advice on whether to appeal my Sleep Apnea Denial (VA letter dated 3/9/12) or to file a new claim, since the 1 year to appeal has come and gone. In July of 2012, I received Progress Notes (VISTA Electronic Medical Documentation) that stated a diagnosis of Sleep Apnea diagnosed while on Active Duty with a plan for Sleep Services Consult. I assume the Progress Notes that I have came from my SMR, which I located where it said I had Mild Obstructive Sleep Apnea and it is confirmed from the Sleep Study performed (referred by VA to Civilian Provider) on 1/7/2011. I just had another Sleep Study (referred by VA to Civilian Provider) in April of 2016 and the results are that I have Moderate Obstructive Sleep Apnea and need a CPAP (which the VA will issue - soon I hope, as I have been dealing the effects of OSA for years now). I used eBenefits to get myself to the 40% level and wanted advice on whether I should submit an Appeal or New Claim using eBenefits or via a DAV/American Legion etc.
Very Respectfully,
John Royal "JR" (USN Chief Petty Officer, Retired)
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John, very few Vets, yours truly included, don't have our fingerprints all over our Claims Denials. We either relied foolishly on a VSO-Rep to be as concerned, as we eventually became, or just plane
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MF In Charge. Do you have a copy of your SMR with the DX of mild SA? If not, requesting your Complete SMR on your E-Ben site will be about 9 months faster than the usual wait of 13+ for your C-Fi
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I was thinking about the acronyms on that level, but after your reply I am ROTFLMBO....
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