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VA says they can't offer me treatment for my Tinnitus but want to test for sleep apnea???
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1454th Solider
Due to my tinnitus being very bad, I was awarded a 70% rating from the VA for anxiety and depression secondary to my tinnitus due to it keeping me from sleeping. I have started my counseling with VA social workers and psych doctors from the VA. I ask my VA primary care doctor does the VA offer any treatment for tinnitus and the answer was, "There is no treatment the VA offers for tinnitus, just wear ear plugs and stay away from loud noises". My question is why would a PA want to test me for sleep apnea to see if that is causing my sleep problems but I can't get treatment for what I know keeps me up at night. I'm just curious if the VA doc is trying create a scenario that if I do have sleep apnea, then that is what is causing my anxiety and depression not my service connected tinnitus. I know sleep apnea is serious and I'm going to get the test but can the VA reduce or take my compensation if the PA opinions that she thinks my depression is due to sleep apnea?
Can she override two PHD Psychiatric doctors opinions? One IMO and the other a VA psychiatrist?
Thanks for your responses in advance. Elders please chime in.
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Your doctor would have nothing to do with a claim with the VA. Unless they ware writing an opinion for you about your claim. If you have sleep apnea then you need to get it checked and get what you n
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Also I posted a good article about how to SC sleep apnea
broncovet
My doctor prescribed a vitamin for my tinnitus. (Zinc). It seemed to help some. Excess ear wax can exacerbate tinnitus. A few drops of Olive Oil in your ear may help that. Source:
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