skidmark Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 vet OSA is not (50 percent or greater probability) related to in-service treatment, event, injury, accident? what does this mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 HadIt.com Elder jbasser Posted March 3, 2017 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted March 3, 2017 This doc went against you. The 50 percent probability is the guide. At 50 percent probability the benefit of the doubt rule kicks in. Less than 50, The veteran loses. A Veteran is a person who served this country. Treat them with respect. A Disabled Veteran is a person who served this country and bears the scars of that service regardless of when or where they served. Treat them with the upmost respect. I do. Rejection is not a sign of failure. Failure is not an option, Medical opinions and evidence wins claims. Trust in others is a virtue but you take the T out of Trust and you are left with Rust so be wise about who you are dealing with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Carl the Engineer Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 skidmark, I see this is your first post. Maybe more info on what you are currently rated at and if not what have you claimed etc., then we might be able to see what can be done. VA is notorious for denials and low-ball ratings. Hang in there, its a long fight, Hamslice skidmark and jfrei 2 “There is no hook my friend. There's only what we do.” Doc Holiday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 skidmark Posted March 3, 2017 Author Share Posted March 3, 2017 (edited) I'm getting 30% . and I claimed anxiety as well with osa, and thanks chief Edited March 3, 2017 by skidmark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 skidmark Posted March 5, 2017 Author Share Posted March 5, 2017 TY Hamslice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 skidmark Posted March 6, 2017 Author Share Posted March 6, 2017 I heard from a few vets that if i'm already receiving 30% that my OSA with a CPAP machine is automatic 50%. Is this true? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Carl the Engineer Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 I believe you are correct in that you get 50% for sleep apnea with a cpac. My buddy has and got that. You will have to appeal the non service connection for OSA with a private doctors opinion to counter the VA examiner. Do you have private medical records and or service records for your OSA? Anyway, hope this helps, Hamslice skidmark 1 “There is no hook my friend. There's only what we do.” Doc Holiday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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