This is my first time writing on this site even though I read it alot. I submitted a claim in July 2019 for sleep apnea secondary to chronic fatigue syndrome (Secondary), sleep disturbances (related to: Environmental Hazard in Gulf War) (New), sleep apnea (secondary to: sleep disturbances) (New). I have had my exam through LHI in August with the following remarks from my examiner:
Veteran was also diagnosed with OSA and is compliant with a CPAP machine therapy.
Concerning the contention of Sleep disturbances due to environmental hazards in Gulf War. Veteran has sleep
disturbances that are likely a result of PTSD type symptoms with nightmares, insomnia which are both hallmark symptoms of PTSD and trauma based
disorders. Her sleep disturbances are also a result of her diagnosis of Fibromyalgia and other Gulf War medical issues.
In fact, it is highly likely her sleep disturbances have incurred from both all stressor occurrences while she was in Army.
I also have a supplemental claim in progress for PTSD that was initially denied in 2008 and the examiner stated:
Veteran's previous C & PReview PTSD Examination was completed on MAY 13,
2008 by Cristina Gamez-Galka, Ph.D., of Houston, TX. Dr. Gamez-Galka diagnosed veteran with PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder. A C & P Initial
PTSD Examination completed on MAY 6, 2002 by Dunn, Ph.D. (Houston VAMC) also diagnosed veteran with PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder,
recurrent.
Occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, such as work, school, family relations, judgment, thinking and/or mood
My question is, would this be enough to qualify me for compensation or is it a chance I will be denied?
I must add that I am currently seeing a VA psychologist for PTSD.
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This is my first time writing on this site even though I read it alot. I submitted a claim in July 2019 for sleep apnea secondary to chronic fatigue syndrome (Secondary), sleep disturbances (related to: Environmental Hazard in Gulf War) (New), sleep apnea (secondary to: sleep disturbances) (New). I have had my exam through LHI in August with the following remarks from my examiner:
Veteran was also diagnosed with OSA and is compliant with a CPAP machine therapy.
Concerning the contention of Sleep disturbances due to environmental hazards in Gulf War. Veteran has sleep
disturbances that are likely a result of PTSD type symptoms with nightmares, insomnia which are both hallmark symptoms of PTSD and trauma based
disorders. Her sleep disturbances are also a result of her diagnosis of Fibromyalgia and other Gulf War medical issues.
In fact, it is highly likely her sleep disturbances have incurred from both all stressor occurrences while she was in Army.
I also have a supplemental claim in progress for PTSD that was initially denied in 2008 and the examiner stated:
Veteran's previous C & PReview PTSD Examination was completed on MAY 13,
2008 by Cristina Gamez-Galka, Ph.D., of Houston, TX. Dr. Gamez-Galka diagnosed veteran with PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder. A C & P Initial
PTSD Examination completed on MAY 6, 2002 by Dunn, Ph.D. (Houston VAMC) also diagnosed veteran with PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder,
recurrent.
Occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, such as work, school, family relations, judgment, thinking and/or mood
My question is, would this be enough to qualify me for compensation or is it a chance I will be denied?
I must add that I am currently seeing a VA psychologist for PTSD.
Thank you guys for your responses.
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vetquest
There is always a chance of getting denied. That said you should have a good chance of getting a 50% rating for PTSD if the C&P was well written and is positive. If you are denied there are thre
GeekySquid
well not always affectionately 🤬 depends on what she says...
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Well, Geeky, you have to sweet talk her. You know she is unpredictable!
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