Nexus question

[Johhny_Drama]

Hello everybody 

I hope everyone is having a Good Friday. 
Almost 18 months ago I submitted through the vfw a appeal and this went to the board. After reviewing they remanded the decision back to my local VA office. There was evidence that was not included and I guess errors. 
In the meantime I am working with a provider that’s working a nexus letter. Should be done in the next week. 
with that in mind I expected the appeal to get denied and it took a while. I figured if I can get a nexus letter and send it then it could be added to the claim. Now that the appeal is back with the local va can I just send this to the intake center or upload ? I would ask my local vfw but their offices are closed up. 
also about my provider. He is not a doctor but I believe a MSW or CSW with 35 years of working with the dept of VA treating PTSD. I am rated with ptsd. I’m trying to get my sleep apnea rated secondary. I know this is talked about a lot however my question is will the va toss the nexus because the person is not a doctor ? I’d think 30 plus years working with the VA and working primarily with ptsd patients should count for something. He was licensed and just couldn’t prescribe meds. I like to avoid meds altogether and get to the square root of my issues. 
I appreciate any feedback. I’m glad the board didn’t Just deny me. I think I have a good argument and this nexus will help. 

[Johhny_Drama]

5 hours ago, Buck52 said:

Test Test???

Hi I just replied to everyone and sorry. I haven’t posted much so not sure how to reply to each person. I think I just figured that out ...I have a sleep study. I was diagnosed after getting out. I do have written letters though from people that knew when I was active duty and the sleep apnea was there- gasping etc while I was in the Army. I just never knew what sleep apnea was. When I learned what it was I still avoided the test as I wasn’t going to let someone study me while I sleep etc. 

[Buck52]

19 hours ago, Johhny_Drama said:

Hi I just replied to everyone and sorry. I haven’t posted much so not sure how to reply to each person. I think I just figured that out ...I have a sleep study. I was diagnosed after getting out. I do have written letters though from people that knew when I was active duty and the sleep apnea was there- gasping etc while I was in the Army. I just never knew what sleep apnea was. When I learned what it was I still avoided the test as I wasn’t going to let someone study me while I sleep etc. 

Hello welcome to hadit   glad you figure out how to past. as for as claiming sleep apnea  your going to need three things and maybe a few other things as well but to get started  as you already know these three issues/elements a veteran must need  to file a claim  they are

Caluza vs Brown defined what is necessary for service connection: https://asknod.org/2012/02/09/cova-caluza-v-brown-total-recall/

This has to be MEDICALLY Documented in your records:  

1.  Current Diagnois.   No diagnosis, no Service Connection.  

2.  In Service Event or Aggravation.  

3.  Nexus, or Doctor's Statement close to: "The Veteran's (current diagnosis) is at least as likely due to x Event in military service"  

 

you can file those buddy letter as part of your evidence do these 3 main things above and your buddy letters   and send in your claim and hope for the best   if you have all the above and its all documented   they should approve your claim  YOU MUST PROVDE YOUR DIAGNOSE FOR SLEEP APNEA  WITH DOCUMENTIONS  IF YOU HAVE IT FROM THE MILITARY  THAT IS GOOD.

 * Note * it will help  tremendously if you can get a qualified Dr  sleep Dr. or an MD certified in sleep disorders  to say that  he has read your medical records and examine you & it is medically required for this veteran to use his prescribe c-pap machine due to his sleep apnea he was diagnosed for while in the military.  (or something close along these lines)

A QUALIFIED Dr  FAVORABLE  OPINION IS ONE OF THE BEST TO USE AS EVIDENCE THAT A VETERAN CAN USE AS HIS EVIDENCE (JMO)

HERE IS THE FILE FORM =DBQ  (Disabilities Questionnaire For Sleep Apnea) you will need to file

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Edited November 16, 2020 by Buck52

[Buck52]

The correct form to go to  for help filing a claim on hadit to ask questions for Disability claims always go to the link below  and use your title to state 

'' Sleep Apnea Claim''  need some help?.....>.  or whatever your condition is your filing  so other elder members will see it and reply to you.

or'' Denied  Sleep Apnea'' need some help,"" And on your question  you need to put a redacted copy of why they denied you   , always black out any personal information like name claim # address  ect,,,ect,,, this site is open to the public  so its never good to put out personal information on here.

But why they denied you (What We Decided)  will help other members help you.

 

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