Heart Attack caused by Sleep Apnea MI by OSA

[mikeusaf1980]

Hello all,

I separated in 2007 and was awarded 80% for a number of things (listed below) after awards I have never made another claim.  Since I got out I've used the VA for some care for my eyes and CPAP gear but not for everything as I have private insurance.  Last month on Dec 21st I had a heart attack at 37 years old (turned 37 2 weeks before on Dec 11th) with 1 each 100% blockage requiring a stent.  I was not on cholesterol or BP meds and I receive no disability for any cardio related issue.  I had an electrocardiogram and my heart looks great with 100% function and my non VA cardiologist said I have to take plavix for a year and likely statins and BP meds for life but other than that no restrictions and no other damage.  I read that OSA causes issues including heart attack but I have had high normal cholesterol  since I was active duty (ldl 150ish, tri - 100+, hdl 40s, total 210+) and  normal BP always.

 

My questions are:

1 - Can I tie the MI event to OSA?  And if so can it cause the MI even if my BP and Cholesterol are not really considered high?

2 - If I have 100% function and no damage is it worth the effort?

 

disabilities 

Disability	Rating
left knee strain	0%
left ankle strain status post talar break	10%
right ankle strain	10%
multi-level degenerative disc disease, thoracolumbar spine (claimed as lumbar and thoracic back conditions)	10%
bilateral keratoconus	30%
tinea versicolor	10%
allergic rhinitis (also claimed as sinusitis), status post septo-rhinoplasty	10%
tinnitus                                                                      10%
central sleep apnea	50%

[Gastone]

My non-VA Board Certified Neurologist Pediatric/Adult Sleep Specialist opined in his Clinician Treatment Notes at my 1st appointment, that my 2007 CAD/Quad B-Pass surgery "more likely than not" caused my 2010 DX MSA.