timbalto Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 I was denied the original filing about 3 months ago. The C&P examiner said 'less likely than not' related. Do I need a IMO from a psychologist, therapist, or sleep doctor. Does anybody know of any in the Baltimore Md area? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 HadIt.com Elder john999 Posted May 31, 2021 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted May 31, 2021 I wonder if their is any nexus between diabetes, high blood and sleep apnea? Most of these aliments are related in some way to weight gain. Heart disease, High blood and diabetes form a deadly trio. Weight gain seems related to OSA and they all interact together. I know VA tends to bury their heads in the sand and say" Oh, No there is no connection between these things...duh". It is just about the money with the VA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 MostDaysIhavenoidea Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 https://www.va.gov/OGC/docs/2017/VAOPGCPREC1-2017.pdf Not sure how helpful this is or if it's already been discuss in regards to the link between weight gain and heart disease/high blood pressure/diabetes. Obesity doesn't appear to be a disability per say but if using the service connect diagnosis of obesity as a "bridge condition" leading to/contributing to/aggravating other conditions considered disabling then I suppose those conditions would fall into the secondary conditions. Also, it does appear that hypertension rated at 10% disabiling kinda gives you another 30% under renal dysfunction! Rating Renal dysfunction: Requiring regular dialysis, or precluding more than sedentary activity from one of the following: persistent edema and albuminuria; or, BUN more than 80mg%; or, creatinine more than 8mg%; or, markedly decreased function of kidney or other organ systems, especially cardiovascular 100 Persistent edema and albuminuria with BUN 40 to 80mg%; or, creatinine 4 to 8mg%; or, generalized poor health characterized by lethargy, weakness, anorexia, weight loss, or limitation of exertion 80 Constant albuminuria with some edema; or, definite decrease in kidney function; or, hypertension at least 40 percent disabling under diagnostic code 7101 60 Albumin constant or recurring with hyaline and granular casts or red blood cells; or, transient or slight edema or hypertension at least 10 percent disabling under diagnostic code 7101 30 Albumin and casts with history of acute nephritis; or, hypertension non-compensable under diagnostic code 7101 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 MostDaysIhavenoidea Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 ...an there is definitely a link between OSA and hypertension. So lack of oxygen whilst sleeping--> kidneys kick on red blood cell production (to get more volunteers to bring in oxygen)-->increased red blood cell count --> increase blood pressure probably way more simplified than need but yes, elevated blood pressure is a well known consequence of OSA. Also in regard to the initial question. I think maybe both obstructive and central sleep apnea is linked to PSTD, make sure your NEXUS hits on both, the PSTD aggravates the Central Sleep Apnea which further contributes to and aggravates your Obstructive Sleep Apnea....idk, just a thought obstructive-->physical obstruction link increase neck circumferance central-->the nightmares/terrors, interruptions of REM sleep, not physical Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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timbalto
I was denied the original filing about 3 months ago. The C&P examiner said 'less likely than not' related. Do I need a IMO from a psychologist, therapist, or sleep doctor. Does anybody know of any in the Baltimore Md area?
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MOST VA Dr's won't help us Veterans => VA is their Employer.
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I agree with the above. I see it that you have some choices: 1. Do nothing. You will likely get denied, unless you already have a doc opinion your OSA is related to your PTSD. 2. Seek
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In my experience some VAMC doctors may not be willing to write a letter of disability but they may be more willing to note it in your treatment records to win your service connection and or increase i
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