hypertension Is Any Disability Sc Automatic Rating?

[Jerry_O]

I was recently diagnosed at KC MO VA hospital for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease(COPD) and a subsequent sleep study for sleep apnea (sp). I was provided inhalers that I use four times a day.

I have been out of the Army less than a year. I still have a claim pending for MI, hypertension, neuropathy, ED, and increase in PTSD.

If sleep apnea is diagnosed as being what they suspect and I am provided a sleeping/breathing device do I still file for a claim for increase in disability?

Also, should I wait until my outstanding claim is adjudicated before I file a new one? Prior to entering active duty last period as a volunteer I was diagnosed with Gerd and skin cancer. I never claimed this however active duty provided medicine and care for both. I had a skin cancer lision removed recently.

I am 60% and really don't know that much on how to file and such.

Thanks so much.

Jerry

[Berta]

TDIU app-hope it goes through this time

TDIU_form.pdf

[Jerry_O]

Berta;

You asked: Did they lump your heart disease into the DMII 60 % award?

No, I had other disabilities prior to the DMII. The heart disease has not been rated yet.

Are you a lifer?

You bet! 26 years total. 1966 - 1988 and two recalls after my retirement.

Have you looked into any potential you might have for CRDP or CRSC?

Yes I have, thank you for asking, CRSC. I'm waiting on VA's decision on my claims before filing. Particulary increase in PTSD which was initially at 30%, DMII, Heart Attack (MI), and neuropathy. I believe all of these are service and combat connected.

I greatly appreciate your and all of the veterans help and learned advice.

JerryO