Sleep Apnea

[john999]

What are the chances of winning a sleep apnea claim if you did not get sleep disturbance DX or treatment in service.  After I was DX'ed and SC'ed for DMII I developed sleep apnea.  I did have sleep problems in Vietnam but that was more not being able to sleep even when I was exhausted.  I got DMII and I got fatter and I developed OSA.  How would I go about SC-ing OSA since I already have high blood and CAD and with OSA I don't think I will live to be really old.    The OSA has got to be driving the risk factors up for the SC conditions.

[Buck52]

John999  its 50/50

If you been diagnose with OSA or any type of sleep disturbance  you can claim it is secondary to your DMII & possible  CAD and eating disodrer you need a Dr to nexus the two  and just send in a FDC secondary to your existing S.C. Conditions, if a Dr will say its likely as not your sleep apnea is related to your other S.C. Conditions...then you have a 40/60 approval rating especially if your sleep clinic dx you and prescribe C-PAP and mention in medical records your in need for a c-pap For OSA caused by your  S.C. Conditions.

A VA Prescribe C-PAP is not enough...this is where I am , I can't find  Dr that will help me.....other than pay 1500.00 2000.00 for one.  can't afford that.

[john999]

Buck

 

               I can get a doctor to say almost anything for $2000, but how much weight would it carry at the VA?  I can afford the IMO but with a 50/50 chance to get it SC'ed I don't like the odds.   I believe some of our doctors for hire might make a case for me, but it seems that reputable doctors like the private pulmonologist who treats me and VA doctor will not say that it is likely as not my OSA is secondary to my DMII.  They are too pure and noble to do that or too scared.  If I could find a good VA whore doctor who would do it for $500 I might try.

[Buck52]

Yeah I agree but some VA Docs will say'' its related to'' depending on how the Dr is feeling that day?, some times  a VA Dr will say some thing like (if you ask and not mention a claim) '' Doc is or can my sleep disturbance be caused by or related to my IHD/CAD''  or even my DMII''.??

It will depend on what the Dr says? and if he mentions something favorable then you can copy it off myhealthvet Notes.

Most VA Dr's won't help or give their opinion if we mention a claim....so you kinda have to feel what the Dr's Mood is,  mention a claim and they clam up  but just figure out a way for the Doc to say yes it Sure can be related to DMII  or CAD....specially a cardiologist .

This is why its better to ask a private Dr.

 

Hell a few years back I paid 800.00 for an IMO and I didn't need it  they never used it in my decision what so ever  and the private doc used the words is likely as not''   I was approved  but it kinda pissed me off  I went and got that private IMO for nothing...

So sometimes its better/cheaper to Get a decision first before investing in an IMO.

[Buck52]

John999

if your thinking about a secondary SLEEP Apnea claim

I would recommend for you to contact Attorney Chris Attig Office.

He is an expert on helping veterans with OSA/Sleep Apnea...direct or from secondary conditions.

[Gastone]

Need an Attorney or "For Fee" IMO for SA Nexus to DMII or CAD? Maybe, Maybe not.

Give consideration to seeing a non-VA Sleep Specialist, preferably an MD/DO Board Certified Neurologist/Sleep Specialist. This Dr's Clinician Treatment Notes, discussing the supportive Nexus to CAD, would Seal the Deal on a Secondary Claim.

What's the timeline of your DMII, CAD SC's and SA DX?

[allansc2005]

Buck, what are the chances of winning a SC sleep apnea case if all of your active duty medical records have been lost?

Allan

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