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wemer13
Hello fellow Veterans, I am looking for some advice and or knowledge on how to proceed with my claim! I am currently at 90% (TDIU P&T) paid at 100% but trying to get to 100%
flat. I never had any sleep issues that I was aware of during my military career. In 2012 I was diagnosed with severe obstructed sleep apnea, I have a c-pap issued from the V.A
and currently still use it. My claim was denied stating I had not received any treatment for the issue while on active duty! Can this be rated as a secondary service connected
disability? Any help would be appreciated!
Current disabilities!
70% PTSD COMBAT, 20% LEFT SHOULDER, 20% RIGHT SHOULDER
10% TINNITUS, 10% LOWER BACK, 10% RIDICALOPATHY
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toddt
Yes, it can be rated as secondary. In order for this to happen you will need a doctor to write a nexus letter stating that it is "more likely than not" that your sleep apnea was caused by your PTSD.
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Did the VA give you a C&P exam? It might be worth getting in with your VA psych doc and the neuro sleep folks and ask them to work together on it. Don't forget you can still file for oth
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