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New VA Regulations with Sleep Apnea Being Secondary to PTSD
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Arty123
I'm rated since 2008 at 50% for PTSD. Also, 10% for tinnitus. I was just diagnosed at the VA with sleep apnea and prescribed a CPAP.
I was wanting to file for sleep apnea secondary to PTSD. I have the diagnoses but need to find a doctor to write a nexus letter. The pulmonologist and my PCP said that they could not write the nexus so thinking of using something like valor for vets and would like opinions using a service like that.
My second question is I know the VA is changing the percentages from 50% if you're prescribed a CPAP to 0%. I don't know exactly when the changes go into effect but when they do and if I do file will they go by file date or decision letter date? For example if I file April 1st, the VA officially makes the changes May 1st, and my decision is June 1st will they go by the filing date or decision date?
Thank You,
Chad
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Arty123
Just wanted to update the thread to let ya'll know I was awarded sleep apnea secondary to PTSD. I feel very fortunate because a lot of veterans are denied outright or have to go through the long proc
brokensoldier244th
Remember, if your notes are extensive and/or detailed there may be something in there already linking the two. also, the changes to the rating proposed are not taking cpaps to 0%. They are a
Tbird
I think this may be what you are looking for. From the Federal Register: Schedule for Rating Disabilities-Ear, Nose, Throat, and Audiology Disabilities; Special Provisions Regarding Evaluation of
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