I just got awarded 50% for sleep apnea. because of PTSD. A sleep study was performed and I had 10 apneas per hour with 3 obstructive events. I'm not obese. The CPAP machine is working great I'm still getting used to it though. The weird headcrab and HR Giger dreams are strange though.

Thank you for being on the internet. I was just diagnosed with PTSD after 50 years Navy gunfire support. Your information I feel will help me a lot. I also have Sleep Apnea with a CPAP. You have really opened my eyes. Thanks again. I will be getting your book. Thanks..

Hallelujah thank you fr these videos. I was turned down for my Sleep apnea claim.

Thank you so very much for the information regarding sleep apnea. Been suffering since 1969 with this problem. Will file a claim today.

Thank for the information.I got that problems. My machine is gradually at 9. I wanted to know is serious problem. Thanks for your service God bless America.

Thanks so much. I do have Sleep Apnea and I do have type 2 diabetes. Navy close to shore combat. Just went to VA and had my first session with 2 more to go. Looks like PTSD now. It is amazing how they are all hooked together. WOW. Thanks so much this is all new to me. I will look to your blog. See you there.

Wish i would have found you when you started. I've been in the wheel for almost 10 years now. Smh...thank for your time and knowledge about this subject. This is definitely going to help! I have done the research and got to 90% with in the first 4 years, on my own. This last 10% has been killin me. I have had no way to prove, until talking to my doc from afghanistan. He said he'd write a buddy statement for me. Thats how i found you, the useless 21-4138. Thank you again!

I recommend using the 18 CFR, section C. It will help you understand each % and the actual documentation that the VA determines the final %

Very GOOD info. I got tested for sleep 😴 apnea years ago by DOD horse doctors who weren't even sure how to do the test properly, showed no sleep apnea. *Now* I have sleep apnea so bad I'm getting all f$&ked up.

After over 42 years since my discharge in 1979 I finally read my military medical records and found that I had untreated hypertension. I linked ED WITH deformity with lack of erectile power and sleep apnea secondary to hypertension and was awarded within a month. I was denied for my knee injuries multiple times for 38 years before I was awarded 1O% but with sleep apnea I had hundreds of private medical records and sleep studies. I was awarded 50% disability for OSA.

They ran mine under my Respiratory Allergy issues that were already marked service connected. Did test at VA failed horribly and I am not a fat guy. I had a letter written by my roommate who witnessed me wake up gasping for air numerous times while in. I was awarded Sleep Apnea Service Connection.

As a veteran I would help and provide whatever knowledge I have to help them, not try to make money off my brothers and sisters.

Thanks for this gouge. Good info....

I was diagnosed with Sleep Apnea, after I got out of the military. Tried numerous times to get compensation for it and was denied every time. My local military advisor told me not to file again, because they could take money away from me. I'm 60 percent service connected disability, without the sleep apnea. I would like to get my sleep apnea rated even though I didn't claim it while I was in the service, Thank you.

My VSO scoffed at any conversation of my Sleep Apnea Diagnosis! Pretty much did the bare minimum! Didnt ask me very many questions at all on my health records and all Ive dealt with over the years.

I bought this e book and others that this guy is selling. They are awesome!!! I can’t imagine putting in a claim with out using it guidelines and techniques. I give this book the highest rating.

Served in the Army from 1978 to 1986; developed asthma in mid 1980s and just got out of the Army at the end of that hitch. Upon leaving service I got 10% (and later 30%) VA Disab for asthma and have been continually treated since. I later developed bad sleep asthma (diagnosed and tested by VA) and have been using a VA-issued Bi-Pap machine for several years. I have had MULTIPLE sleep studies (all VA). I was told that in my case, sleep apnea is considered secondary to my service-connected asthma and so I put in a claim for it. DENIED. Appealed, then again denied. I just knew my case was a slam-dunk, but the board said it was not service related. I am considering taking another run at it...

I got a sleep study while in the Army and was diagnosed with sleep apnea. The doctor stated in my notes that the likely reason was obesity. I looked at my claim which was prepared by a rep before I even ETS'd and she literally didnt even try to make a case for me. She just put "training" in every column that read "reason for injury." So I knew I wouldn't get anything for sleep apnea...but then BOOM! Got my results and I got 50%. Not sure why? Maybe it's because my neck is so thin. Its 16 inches and it says my neck size on my sleep study. Either way I'm not questioning fate. Ironic that the thing that made passing tape so hard for me is what most likely helped me get a sleep apnea claim (thin neck). On a side note, I was expecting to get a percent for hypertension as I have been measured with a bottom number larger than 110 (bottom number) multiple times in my record. Yet once on medication it came down. Do they go by your current medicated result or your past results before the medication? I got 0%

Thanks. I think the VA is trying to deny OSA secondary to PTSD as a trend in general.

My civilian primary care physician had a home sleep study done on me because I couldn't sleep for more than 3 or 4 hours per night. The results showed I had stopped breathing for 10 seconds or longer for an average of 46 times per hour during the study. Then I was sent to a hospital for a much more comprehensive overnight sleep study. It showed nearly the same results, but in greater detail. I've now been wearing a CPAP for 18 months, and still struggling with the CPAP mask and machine. It is somewhat better now than at the beginning, but I still have far too many problems sleeping with the CPAP mask and machine. I have 60% disability for Ischemic heart disease (agent orange), 30% for hearing loss (loading guns), and 10% for tinnitus. It sounds like my service connected heart disease probably is causing my sleep apnea.

Great info!

Still in the service, just got diagnosed with this crap. VA appointment in a couple days.

For many years I had sleeping problems including insomnia, depression, anxiety and tinnitus. My wife got really concern and told me that stated that I was struggling at night when I went to bed. I had a bad episode one night and she took me to see my doctor. She explain what was going on during my sleep with the dry mouth, morning headaches, anxiety attacks, insomnia and the gasping for air. My doctor diagnose me with the possibility of having Sleep Apnea. He gave me a referral for a sleep study at a sleep study clinic. I did my first sleep study and I was diagnose with Obstructive Sleep Apnea. I was call back to the sleep study clinic because they believed that I had other problem. I had to take an EKO on my heart, did the second sleep study and I was diagnose with complex sleep apnea. I provided the VA with the diagnose from my doctor, 2 nexus letters, both sleep studies and the request for a BIPAP machine that must use for the rest of my life. I also sent new evidence of two studies that stated that Tinnitus does cause sleep apnea. My claim was denied because my 2 nexus letters were not good enough. I went back to my doctor and ask him he could write a nexus letter for me. He did and I am waiting on results. This process has sent my never to the 10th power. It seems to me that veterans must die from sleep apnea for them to get the message.

I’ve had many problems with VSOs since the 90s only after I started using lawyers for my appeals that I started getting results. I’m a gulf war veteran and was looked on with many blank stares when dealing with senators , congress representatives , veterans representatives since the 90s . The lawyers have made it possible for many veterans to get representation.

I was crushed in the service. I now have a confirmed service connected disability. My resp. doctor stated that my condition is "more likely than not" service connected after my 2nd thoracic surgery. The Va approved my disability first time out. Total is 120% P&T 50% for the sleep apnea the rest s also connected. see.... it can be done !

I had 5 star evidence for my sleep apnea/hypertension claim but it took an appeal lasting over 5 years to finally prevail.

Chris thank you for helping veteran out, I have sleep apnea claim denied from board of appeal but reason I was denied because the way it was explain , it just like Walsh V Wilkie case so my VSO didn't go out way to tell that. But thing refile but my Doctor left out back it SC. It hurt when I exercised and have BMI of 38.6 which is obesity . Just need help to file this claim. Thank you. Tar heel

I need help on my sleep apnea claim....I filed it in 2013 and all I am told is that they have not scheduled a hearing yet. I was working at a VA Hospital as a employee, I had my sleep study done there....I was diagnosed as having severe sleep apnea...I was issued and have been using my CPAP machine since then. I have answered every question that they have asked me....each time I tell them what is needed for them to approve my claim, but they still are stalling...they ask, why did I wait until now to complain about sleep apnea and not when I was in the Navy...I explained to them that I had the same severe sleeping and breathing problems then, but in 1986 to 1992 no one know that it was sleep apnea. You could not just go to sick call and say I am having trouble sleeping, or snoring.

I have sleep apnea.. VA agrees. Went through 9 months w a sleep specialist doctor at the VA. Had the overnight stay. Stopped breathing 3 times during the night . Was told everything is ok and "since u were not using a CPAP, u aren't granted any disability for SA

Had no idea I have it thank you 🎖

Good show What about secondary to hypertension

I had a sleep study done while i was in service. I hope that helps my claim. We’ll see.

I did 2 tours in Iraq, Feb-Aug 03 when the Iraq invasion kicked off, then again May 04-Mar 05. I was discharged for PTSD and rated at 30%. I had other disabilities totaling 80% disability for compensation. I told my counselors I couldn't sleep, snored, twitched, kicked, etc and they diagnosed it as PTSD symptoms. I got out in Feb 07. Last year I finally got sent in for a Sleep Study, twice actually. I was diagnosed with Severe Sleep Apnea and put on a Bi-Pap, not a C-Pap. Even with my machine I don't rest very well. I'm late for work...a LOT. I KNOW that I have PTSD and I KNOW my Sleep Apnea was related to military service (Army). My pulmonologist is a little Arab guy. Upon first visit he said he thinks I developed Sleep Apnea because I'm obese. I gained some weight since Active Duty, sure...about 30lbs. However, when I was still enlisted I was truly in the best physical shape of my life. I'm 5' 11.5" and 220lbs. Active duty I was 192. I was scoring above 290 out of 300 consistently on my APFT's. I was actually tasked to be the Remedial Fitness instructor because of my performance. So this little Arab guy labels me as obese and automatically assumes that's the reason for my Sleep Apnea?!?! I need help. I didn't ride sick call. I haven't even claimed tinnitus and I served in Field Artillery for 4 years of my military service! I'm afraid for my job, between me being late and my PTSD attitude. I don't have lawyer money. I'm sorry to have written my life history. Thank you for your time.

I have sleep apnea. I have had a sleep study. I also suffer from Asthma, mental health issues, fibromyalgia, degenerative disc disease( I have had 2 surgeries and have to use a walker for mobility.)I have Tinnitus.

Thank you for all of your help on KZfaq. It is gratefully appreciated. I have a couple of questions about C&P Exam for Sleep Apnea. Is there a C&P Exam for Sleep Apnea? If so, what is/would it be like? Thanks in Advance

Good evening Chris,Do you have any information about the Camp Lejeune water contamination? Thank you for all you do for us. Have a bless day.Thaddeus C. Lockhart Sr.

Dude! You are awesome!

It is not just veterans. the last time i was at the sleep center almost everyone there were active army

I've had both bad back. Body and psyche problems. All which cause housebound and don't drive. I saw your one on added income help me

I don't have any reason that I know of to cause it, and am thin, but still have sleep apnea. It happen many times that I dream of being smothered or drowning or something, and wake up gasping with heart pounding, knowing I haven't been breathing, but I've never been diagnosed. So no one pays any attention.

Thanks

How to appeal if your sleep apnea was denied because a sleep test was made a month after service?

Nicely Done ✅

I have PTSD and was diagnosed by the VA with sleep apnea I also need machine to sleep.

I have breathing issues, sleep apnea and assorted other problems that I am being treated for at a VA hospital. I am at the last (hopefully) stage of my claim appeal set in Washington DC. Can I still add spleep apnea and is it related to Agent Orange. As I have flown inn quite a few UH-1H choppers while in Vietnam. Some that have been used to spray Agent Orange. I don't see Sleep Apnea on list of problems that Agent Orange affects.

Do you know anything about the VA with holding VA payments because of DoD volunteer separation pay? I took the VSP payment, but the VA is with holding my full disability payments until 2021?

I have a service connected disability for a myocardial infarction and subsequently have been diagnosed with severe sleep apnea, can you help me?

I received a 100% P&T but the VA deferred my sleep apnea, it looks like, because my sleep study was 2 years ago. I got a permanent profile about 2 years before I came off of active duty. My VSO told me not to appeal because I received 100%. I just received my decision letter a week ago and I still see the "pending" in my eBenefits to add documents. Is it worth it to get a new sleep study to get this service-connected? All of my time is active. I did a BDD claim before I retired. I use my CPAP every night and it does help. I am not at all overweight and I still have the issues. I had to get on BP meds because it was so high. I read the connections to cardiac and neurological issues like dementia and Alzheimers.

What does my sleep apnea claim deffered?

Hi, I have been diagnosed with severe sleep apnea and use of CPAP about 3 years ago. I don't know what caused it but it was after I came back from deployment. How hard would it be to claim this benefit? Thank you.

how do I make a claim for sleep apnea? I have been diagnosed with sleep apnea by apnix here in Houston, Tx. Please help. thank you in advance

While in service I hurt my lower back and gained weight here recently I was diagnosed with OSA. I filed for it secondary to my lower back. Already have had 1 surgery now have Nueropathy in both legs Sleep disorder DDD and 4 herniated disc in my lower back. They have me taking Hydrocodone and Lyrica for pain and nerve pain and here last year developed Sciatica problems. But since I am 40lbs over weight and cant exercise due to pain afterwards. Was denied for it and filed for reconsideration any ideas how I can prove it Secondary.I have all my PT test paper work where I was weighed and it showed me gaining weight. Any help would be great also have found Board of Appeals cases where other soldiers have filed and the judge ruled in their favor. Thanks for helping or pointing me in the right direction

I tried making the argument about sleep deprivation being analogous to torture (based on reports from the UN) and how narcolepsy creates the same effect as sleep deprivation but with greater severity and the VA basically told me too bad. I also have sleep apnea as well, but didn’t know about the secondary connection to rhinitis.

I have 60% with coranary artery disease. should I refile a claim, i have been diagnosed and have my machine from VA should I file and maybe raise mh heart percentage??

My husband was a sleep apnea for many years we never got anything from the VA they said he didn't qualify now he's no longer with us and I still can't get no VA it's very sad after he fought his country

Need help in New Hampshire hand a group help me with my clams but they are no longer the group was called project vet care. No return call or return emails. They have all my claim info. And was just denied claim for prosta cancer. Station camp lejune nc.

Hope you see this.. Can an outside diagnosis from a private sleep clinic work for your claim or do you have to use the VA sleep centers..

I am currently at 60 percent for chronic fatigue and migraines while I served overseas. 2 months ago I was told I have sleep apnea and have to use a CPAP machine. Created a claim today with the VA for my sleep apnea. Not sure what to expect

Hello I've been fighting with the VA to get diagnosed with sleep apnea for the last 3 to 4 years. It's such a depressing thing to do when fighting with the VA. I'm diagnosed with PTSD, bad knees, ankles, and so on. So with ptsd I go through these spells of eating and I fell like a bottomless pit. With that I also can't sleep, whether its do to nightmares, night sweats, or just insomnia. I'm You sleeping most days 4 hours and I have these migraine headaches for half of the day. You mentioned sleep apnea is correlated to PTSD, so they continue to fight with me on my sleep apnea and insomnia. I'm so tired, agitated, irritatable, and everything after that. I'm loke a ticking time bomb. How can I get the VA to rate me for my issue and can you represent me. It's frustrating and it's affecting my family life and social life.

One of the better Vet advocates. Hooah Chris

I am so hot. I suspect that I have sleep apnea. I don’t have a sleep exam until November but my heart hurts all the time. I wake up gasping for air at night. My body stretches and then I wake up. I have these chills and I have had to quit three jobs for sleep deprivation. I got Graves Disease in the military and my heart would hurt occasionally then but nothing was found. This week I have an echocardiogram scheduled. I am so mad because they could have corrected this before I got to this point with a device. A cpap or something like that. I just want my heart to stop hurting.

Thank you Chris I'm just putting my claim ...

I here that Tinnitus has been connected with sleep apnea, Is this true?

What about exposure to depleted urainiom munitions

How may I contact you? I am getting a certain percentage and I was medically discharged in 2001 and was diagnosed with severe obstructive sleep apnea in 2005 after getting in a car accident after falling asleep coming home from working third shift. Thank You and God Bless!

Hi Mr. Christ, I file a sleep apnea secondary from ptsd on May 19, 2020. I file the claim with a Dr. nexus letter, a sleep apnea test and I use a cpad machine, I used all the forms require and up to today the VA not responded yet.I checked the ebenefit website and the claim said - unknown claim status.why they are taking so long.

My wife says I’ve been snoring and stopped breathing since 1989 and I was discharged in 1988 I’m a 100% P&T disabled vet now would I get an increase even though I’m 100% ?????

Can you service connect it even if its only mild? I was issued cpap from VA.

I am about to get rated by the VA and among the disabilities is sleep apnea. I do have a CPAP machine which is service connected. Does this “guarantee” that I will get a 50% rating for sleep apnea?

What do I need to do if the VA denied my sleep apnea and they were the ones that did the sleep study.

Hi Mr. Christ, i file a claim for sleep apnea secondary to my PTSD ON May, 19, 2020. Today 11/30/2020 i received a letter from LHI, va subcontractor examiners. What should I EXPECT FROM THIS COMPANY.

I can't find a Dr to write the nexxus, l have the sleep study and ptsd.

Have ptsd and sleep apena I use a cpac machine Filed a secondary claim for sleep apena Got denied and now waiting on my appeal

Do you have a buddy statement template

My sleep apnea claim was denied, not sure what to do.

How can I get your book on SLEEP APNEA?

God damn I am doing research on it as I am watching this. I weight 160 lbs I am 5'6'' no offense to anyone but I am not fat, very well in shape and currently I have not been sleeping, I am married and I truly don't care for that anymore, I never stop thinking of the days from training. Down to the days where I was on missions outside the wire I can't focus on work most of the time from thinking and trying to relate regular life to different jobs as I do them 24/7 and this goes for everything, I don't relate to my family they don't even speak to me. My brother who has been behind bars most of "his" life said that I was out of my mind and told my mother to cut me off.... WTF is that? Most of my military buddies said I needed to talk to someone and I needed counseling, I think and know all they are probably going to just explain is how to UN-fuck myself without knowing an inch of what the hell is swimming around in my dome you know! . Am I wrong? I served in Panjwai, Afghanistan 2012 OEF on a combat deployment I am an Infantrymen from the US Army and very proud and honored to have served among the side of the kind of guys the US would probably never know nothing about besides what the media thinks they know. I went to the VA and was told that they were just going to put down that I was just there considering Afghanistan. My fucking back aches like crazy every fucking day. I really was not taken seriously is there anywhere I can go to get real help? As I type this I have not slept for two freaking days truly if god exists he is a witness. And this is off and on, through out the year. Or how about those times where everything seems like its going 1000 MPH and have to take the deepest breaths possible to where it feels like you can't breath until everything slows back down. Or am I the only one experiencing this? Again, am I wrong? I'm not trying to nagg or boast but I reaching out to see who knows where I can go for real help and someone that takes me seriously you know. And me explain somewhat of what I have to go through so someone that got help and knows who can help to let me know. Preferably another Blue Cord brother that understands and works in the VA you know. Thank you to who understand and helps me out!

I was issued a CPAP last month, but cannot use it, as I live in my van-(no electricity). Can they check my CPAP remotely/wirelessly to verify the readings? I'm concerned. I do not want to lose my rating.

Great info. I just submitted my sleep apnea claim due to deviated septum or obstructed airway.. but after seeing your video I realized I could have connected my 70% PTSD and my Back 40% along with knee and 30 plus lbs weight gain since leaving the military in 2012 and cant work out like before to my sleep apnea. my question is if I have to appeal does it hurt me that I didn't make the connection the first time. or do you think the VA will make the connection for me?

Obesity usually restricts the lungs, dsypena from what my Lung Doctor said!

I have sleep apnea and was given the CPAP machine,but not given a percentage....why?

Anyone get 100% for cfs or get cfs primary with sleep apnea secondary ?

I have severe flat feet rated at 30 % and now have been diagnosed with sleep arena can I connected them

can you help me?

Can sleep apnea be an SMC?

What if I already have been tested and confirmed by the VA that I have this problem, but don't receive any benefits for it?

Can sleep apnea be cause because of my tinnitus??

Is there anyway that I can contact you and talk you?

contact your local VA claims office They filed my paperwork for me i just signed it.

Thank you Christ for your info.

I just posted a video of how I’m suffering trying to pass the sleep apnea test it’s the most grueling experience I’ve ever gone through if you could recommend any advice on how this can be stopped I would appreciate it

If you had your sleep study while active duty and were prescribed a CPAP then is that automatically considered service connected?

I was told by the VA that I have Sleep Apnea I was even given a Cp Pac machine. I filed once and they said because it was found while on active duty. I do have PTSD could my sleep Apnea be a 2nd to my PTSD?

Is this information still valid for 2022

What about Children of Agent Orange victim?

My question would be as a reservist with less than 20 years but well over 10, would it behoove me to let my reserve unit know I've been diagnosed with Sleep Apnea if down the road I am?

I've got sleep apnea and I was diagnosed way way later since I've been out of the service maybe you can help me get paid for that they did give me a machine that's probably the only conversation I'll get for my sleep apnea is just a machine for nothing but I do have disability I'm 100% getting paid 40% even though I can't work and never will be able to hold a job due to my physical condition of my service-connected injury along with other injuries today incurred because of my service-connected injury

What if you have congestive heart failure! Can this be connected to the heart under performing

I was told if you have insomnia you cant claim sleep apnea

Am I the only one who is repulsed by VA? I was denied my sleep apnea, confirmed by a sleep study and I was still denied! I've been fighting tooth and nail to get this ailment incorporated to my VA rating but I'm fighting uphill and I don't know what to do.