navyguy357 Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 What medical records do I need to submit for my claim? I know the obvious such as snoring, dry mouth and breathing issues. What about records on other possible symptoms of sleep apnea, obesity, high blood pressure and headaches? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Gastone Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 You need the actual overnight Sleep Study Records and the resultant Sleep specialist's DX. The Dr's Clinician Treatment Notes discussing the probable etiology of your OSA, CSA or MSA DX would be very helpful. The questions your asking kind of indicate that you haven't actually been DX'd (Diagnosed after a Sleep Study} right? Are you Filing a Direct or Secondary Claim (To What SC)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 navyguy357 Posted February 9, 2018 Author Share Posted February 9, 2018 28 minutes ago, Gastone said: You need the actual overnight Sleep Study Records and the resultant Sleep specialist's DX. The Dr's Clinician Treatment Notes discussing the probable etiology of your OSA, CSA or MSA DX would be very helpful. The questions your asking kind of indicate that you haven't actually been DX'd (Diagnosed after a Sleep Study} right? Are you Filing a Direct or Secondary Claim (To What SC)? Yes I have been diagnosed with severe obstructive sleep apnea and prescribed a CPAP. I'm doing a secondary to restrictive lung disease since it is in my record that I originally claimed sleep apnea but they diagnosed as restrictive lung disease service connected at 0%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Gastone Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 What does your Sleep Dr say about the Relationship between your Pulmonary SC and the development of your SA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 navyguy357 Posted February 10, 2018 Author Share Posted February 10, 2018 On 2/8/2018 at 7:39 PM, Gastone said: You need the actual overnight Sleep Study Records and the resultant Sleep specialist's DX. The Dr's Clinician Treatment Notes discussing the probable etiology of your OSA, CSA or MSA DX would be very helpful. The questions your asking kind of indicate that you haven't actually been DX'd (Diagnosed after a Sleep Study} right? Are you Filing a Direct or Secondary Claim (To What SC)? Yes I have been diagnosed with severe obstructive sleep apnea and prescribed a CPAP. I'm doing a secondary to restrictive lung disease since it is in my record that I originally claimed sleep apnea but they diagnosed as restrictive lung disease service connected at 0%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 navyguy357 Posted February 10, 2018 Author Share Posted February 10, 2018 14 hours ago, Gastone said: What does your Sleep Dr say about the Relationship between your Pulmonary SC and the development of your SA? I haven't asked. Should I? Should I have them make a note in my record of they side with me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 HadIt.com Elder Buck52 Posted February 10, 2018 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted February 10, 2018 (edited) pshaw you shouldn't need to ask just get the medical records and check what was said Either at your Desk of Medical records release, or check on Myhealthyvet Progress Notes. Most VA Dr won't help if you mention a claim some will but most won't. Best way to ask just ask the Sleep Dr if your lung disease can be related to your Sleep Apnea in anyway? just tell him/her your curious as to what caused your Sleep Apnea in a discreet way. & don't mention your claim then check the medical Notes. or ask the Lung Dr the same question. Edited February 10, 2018 by Buck52 I am not an Attorney or VSO, any advice I provide is not to be construed as legal advice, therefore not to be held out for liable BUCK!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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What medical records do I need to submit for my claim? I know the obvious such as snoring, dry mouth and breathing issues. What about records on other possible symptoms of sleep apnea, obesity, high blood pressure and headaches?
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