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Hello, I have had my CPAP machine for about 8 months now and can't sleep without it. It helps me so much. I was wondering if anybody has a battery backup system in case of loss of power in the middle of the night? I lost power due to a storm last night and I just waited it out the couple hours but lost all that sleep. I also know the VA has grants all over the place but you have to ask the right people. If that is possible, that info. would be outstanding as well. Thank you

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I contacted my VA sleep med/respiratory department, and they sent me a battery backup, as I share your concern.   Also, my local utility knows my health condition, and, therefore, my area has "hi

pacmanx1
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Not all VAMC's and VARO's make the exact same decisions, it seems like it is a luck of the draw. 

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No kidding? Cool! Ive been looking at solar charged battery power stations with 12v inverters. I didnt know I could request a backup from VA (or at least ask). Thanks, Bronc

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I suggest the "teenager method".   You know, if Mom says no, ask Dad.  If Dad says no, ask your teacher.  If your teacher says no ask your principal.  If all of these say No, ask Grandma, and you will get what you ask for.  But dont try Grandma first.  

To use the teenager method, ask a person at VA you did not ask before.  To do that go (or call) at a different time, when other employees are working.  If that does not work, go to the department head.  Or, just go to the administrator.  At my VAMC, since my VAMC had serious serious problems, he gets things done.  At my VAMC the administrator is available.  Just go to his office and ask to see him/her.  

At least once the Secretary to the administrator asks, "What is it we can help with?".  So, I tell the Secretary the problem, and it got fixed pronto.  It really is true the Big boss Secretary often really runs the show.  Remember, the Secretary "screens" boss man calls.  So, you dont get past the secretary and its going nowhere.  

HINT:  Always be nice and kind to the Secretary.  Wait!  Be nice and kind to every employee you speak to.  Nah..Be nice to every human you speak to.  You may need a "friend in low places" sometime.  

At VA, the teenager method mostly works because there are Veteran friendly employees, and, there are others who hate Vets, and think we are freeloaders getting a free handout.  

You need to find the former.  Once you find out they hate Vets, exit quickly, regroup, and find your Veteran friendly employee.  

I kind of got to know some key VA employees who were Veteran friendly, and they bend over backwards to "thank us for our service".    The rest have a rubber stamp, "Denied.....Next Veteran?"  

 

 

 

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