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I have a situation that I am approaching that would have my future claim of a secondary condition rated higher than the primary condition. Is this typical?
I think I could have a claim for my Central Sleep Apnea because I require a BiPAP (a CPAP). VA rates this as 50%.
My disc degenerative disease in my cervical spine is the cause due to compressed nerves in the neck (I'm pretty sure). I'm unsure of what the neck DDD would be rated for, 20% maybe for limited range of motion maybe. Upper extremity radiculopathy is well under way from compressed nerves in the neck.
I think I would like to file a claim for C-spine DDD together, with Central Sleep Apnea as a secondary at 50% while the primary might be rated as 20%.
Is this reasonable to do? Are there instances where a secondary condition is rated higher than the primary?
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Youd have a challenge, I think, connecting OSA to neck disc compression unless the discs that are compressed affect regular breathing. Not saying it won't happen, just that Ive not seen it- both while
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