Sleep Apnea DBQ

[Fat]

If claiming sleep apnea secondarily to service connected rhinitis, is it important to include a DBQ?

The doctor has agreed to write a detailed nexus statement supporting the service connected rhinitis to OSA.

All comments are welcomed.........

 

NEVER GIVE UP

[doc25]

A DBQ helps, but it is not necessary if your Dr. Provides a favorable nexus stating "at least as likely as not" (equal to or greater than 50% probability)the condition claimed is due to or the direct result of the veteran's service connected Rhinitis.

A rationale must also be provided.

[Kihr]

I put insomnia in for a secondary condition (psoriatic arthritis as primary), pain keeps me awake, I wake up and lay there etc.  I think it will be approved (but I have been waiting since September)

[Richard1954]

On 5/17/2019 at 8:54 AM, Fat said:

If claiming sleep apnea secondarily to service connected rhinitis, is it important to include a DBQ?

The doctor has agreed to write a detailed nexus statement supporting the service connected rhinitis to OSA.

All comments are welcomed.........

 

NEVER GIVE UP

It doesn't hurt to have the DBQ.. but as long as you have an Independent Medical Opinion written to VA standards it isn't necessary....