A Narrative Review of the Association between Post-Traumatic Stress . . . Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are often co-morbid with implications for disease severity and treatment outcomes OSA prevalence is higher in PTSD sufferers than in the general population, with a likely bidirectional effect of the two illnesses There is substantial evidence to support the role that disturbed sleep may play in the pathophysiology of
What Can I Claim Secondary to PTSD? - Nexus Letters for Veterans Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) Nexus Letters Veterans are up to four times more likely to than the civilian population to develop sleep apnea Sleep apnea can be caused or aggravated by PTSD, depression, anxiety, asthma, sinusitis, and or rhinitis Nexus letters can help you get the service-connection you deserve
Obesity as an intermediary in VA disability claims Dr Finnerty is a psychologist who writes nexus letters for VA disability claims This includes writing nexus letters for issues secondary to psychological issues with obesity as an intermediary when applicable For example, sleep apnea secondary to PTSD, depression, anxiety, etc (including obesity from those psychological conditions) as well as cases related to hypertension, GERD, diabetes, etc
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Six Tips to Increase Your VA Rating for Migraines – The Definitive Guide (2022) Regardless of your current VA disability rating for migraines, this new guide will help you win, service-connect, and get a higher VA rating for headaches, regardless of previous denials
Potential changes to How the VA rates mental disorders, sleep apnea . . . However, I did just add some more relevant studies I thought of in the sleep apnea secondary to PTSD page on this website (look under Additional citations related to impairment- especially in regards to CPAP use and cognitive impairment (the citations are in the text and I’ll add links at some point)
VA Disability Rating for Sleep Apnea - Veterans Guide The VA rates sleep apnea at 0, 30, 50, or 100 percent, based on the severity and the need for devices like CPAP machines Sleep apnea can be linked to other service-connected conditions such as PTSD, exposure to toxins, and other physical or mental health issues, which makes sleep apnea a possible secondary condition that can increase your current rating
United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit Fredrick B Norfleet appeals from the decision of the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (“the Veterans Court”) that set aside and remanded part of a Board of Veterans’ Appeals (“the Board”) decision that de-nied service connection for sleep apnea and dismissed the remainder of the appeal Norfleet v McDonough, No 20-6038, 2021 WL 3185607 (Vet App July 28, 2021
Sleep Apnea as a Secondary to? - HadIt. com Veterans The VA has a duty to assist I would let them decide if it secondary to something or not If you have sleep apnea then you have it Mine is secondary to PTSD and I think that would fall in line with your anxiety disorder When I did my Lay statement I told about how my Sleep Apnea affected my serivce connected PTSD
Tinnitus and Sleep Apnea are Connected – Here’s Why When to Consult an Expert While tinnitus isn’t a sure sign of a sleep disorder, there is a clear connection between tinnitus and sleep apnea Treating your symptoms can go a long way in helping you get a good night’s sleep, but if you’re still struggling to sleep at night outside of your tinnitus, you may have an underlying sleep disorder
Understanding VA Ratings for Sleep Apnea Linking secondary sleep apnea to PTSD is the most common way to connect your disability to your service Other ways to connect include psychiatric conditions such as anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and other trauma-related conditions
HLR sleep apnea granted : r VeteransBenefits - Reddit 5 28 2022 - 50% granted for secondary sleep apnea (decision letter forwarded from lawyer) Now just waiting on overall rating to bump from 80% to 90% and backpay
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UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR VETERANS CLAIMS BARTLEY, Chief Judge: Veteran Ronald V Garner appeals through counsel an August 31, 2018, Board of Veterans' Appeals (Board) decision denying service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), including as secondary to service-connected major depressive disorder (MDD) Record (R ) at 3-8 This appeal is timely, and the Court has jurisdiction to review the Board decision pursuant to 38 U S
Veterans Affairs As the evidence supports a finding that the Veteran's sleep apnea has been aggravated beyond its natural progression by service-connected PTSD, entitlement to service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, on a secondary aggravation basis, is warranted Entitlement to service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is, therefore, granted 2
VA. gov Home | Veterans Affairs In February 2022, the Veteran provided a medical opinion completed in January 2022 by Dr V Z regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's sleep apnea After reviewing evidence and current medical literature, Dr V Z opined that is it at least as likely as not that Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea developed secondary to his service
HLR sleep apnea secondary to ptsd - HadIt. com Veterans The examiner has rendered "an opinion", and opinions vary widely, even among doctors Did you get a copy of this exam, as well as the rest of your medical records? I agree with you, that there has been found a PTSD sleep apnea link, but you need to demonstrate, with credible evidence there is a PTSD sleep apnea link IN YOUR CASE, not the participants in a study My advice is, therefore: Wait
Veterans Affairs Entitlement to service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) secondary to service-connected atrial fibrillation (Afib) The Veteran asserts that his OSA is the result of, or aggravated by, his service-connected Afib
New VA Regulations with Sleep Apnea Being Secondary to PTSD 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 t
Sleep Apnea, Veteran Disability Posted by Mike April 11, 2022 I reached out to Dr Anaise for a records review and his Expert Medical Opinion provided via an IMO Letter for a Sleep Apnea claim – secondary to PTSD that I was going to submit I requested his services because I knew how difficult winning this claim can be with the VA and that he was the right expert for the job
UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR VETERANS CLAIMS In other words, the appellant asserts that because the May 2014 claim seeks secondary service connection for sleep apnea as a result of his service-connected PTSD, he is thus seeking additional service-connected compensation due to PTSD, thereby raising the issue of a higher rating for his PTSD Id at 4-7
Sleep apnea secondary to PTSD (and other psych conditions) – Nexus . . . The book was written both for Veterans interested in researching VA disability benefits for sleep apnea secondary to PTSD and the professionals tasked with helping to determine whether a Veteran’s sleep apnea is secondary to PTSD It is a VA disability claim book related to the medical evidence needed in Veterans’ disability ratings
Veterans Affairs VA examination in May 2022 included diagnoses of OSA and secondary sleep fragmentation It was noted the Veteran reported the onset of trouble sleeping in the 1970's when he would oversleep and have trouble waking up
Changes may be coming April 2025 (or the can just got kicked again) If you’ve been on the internet at all and are interested in VA disability claims you may have noticed plenty of talk about proposed changes to how the VA rates sleep apnea, tinnitus and the mental health disorders (the proposals were made back in early 2022)
Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder . . . - PubMed Objective: To examine the correlations between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and psychiatric disorders such as major depressive disorder (MDD), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), or bipolar disorder (BD) and whether comorbid psychiatric diagnosis increases the risk of OSA
Sleep Apnea Claim : r VeteransBenefits - Reddit Yes, I was just awarded 50% for sleep apnea last week Did a sleep study and submitted the results when I filed a secondary claim and it came back service connected due to PTSD Reply reply Javesther •
Winning VA Benefits for Sleep Apnea Secondary to PTSD - Veterans . . . Yes Veterans can connect sleep apnea to military service by proving either direct or secondary service connection VA benefits for sleep apnea may cover the costs of sleep testing, CPAP machines, oral devices, surgery, and other assistance depending on your VA rating for sleep apnea and the recommendations of your doctor
UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR VETERANS CLAIMS BARTLEY, Judge: Veteran Joseph Harvey, Jr , appeals through counsel a January 14, 2016, Board of Veterans' Appeals (Board) decision denying entitlement to service connection for sleep apnea, as secondary to a service-connected psychiatric disability, and reopening a claim for service connection for tinnitus Record (R ) at 2-45 1 This appeal is timely and the Court has jurisdiction to review
What issues can Dr. Finnerty help with? - Nexus Letters Are you interested in a sleep apnea secondary to PTSD (or other mental health condition) claim? Dr Finnerty enjoys working on these claims and has provided a page here with even more information related to sleep apnea secondary to PTSD VA disability claims Do you need a mental health diagnosis? Dr
Sleep Apnea Secondary to PTSD – Nexus Letters from a Psychologist In relation to sleep apnea and PTSD there are plenty of research articles out there connecting them I did a quick decision search for a phrase used in some of the prominent articles related to an “arousal-based mechanism” and it returned a large number of results where VBA found a favorable connection of sleep apnea secondary to PTSD
Nexus Letter for Sleep Apnea : r VeteransBenefits - Reddit Hi All, I was just recently diagnosed with sleep apnea through the VA with an at home sleep study I have tried to get this secondary in 2018 to my PTSD I have had the PTSD diagnosis since 2006-2007 time frame In 2018, I did a sleep study at the VA and they told me I didn't have sleep apnea at the time Fast forward 4 years and I got the diagnosis Needing help getting to the 100% disability
6 Tips for C P Exam for Sleep Apnea Secondary to PTSD Looking for Expert-Level VA Claim Answers?📱Call Us Now! 737-295-2226 Need a C P exam for sleep apnea secondary to PTSD? In order to help you with your secondary claim, we have put together this Insiders Guide! Here at VA Claims Insider, we have found that one of the most common secondary conditions to PTSD is Sleep Apnea
How to Get a Nexus Letter for Sleep Apnea? - Prestige Veteran Sleep apnea is a serious health concern for veterans, often causing disrupted sleep and long-term complications Securing VA disability benefits for sleep apnea can be challenging due to the stringent requirements set by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) For veterans seeking VA disability benefits for sleep apnea, a nexus letter can be the decisive factor in proving the connection
Veterans Affairs Further, PTSD associated nightmares are present in REM (rapid eye movement) sleep CPAP use in obstructive sleep apnea is known to cause REM rebound with increased REM density, thus potentially increasing nightmare intensity and discouraging CPAP use which was addressed in the articles submitted by the Veteran in February 2017
Sleep Apnea Secondary to PTSD - HadIt. com Veterans I filed a claim for Sleep Apnea secondary to my PTSD, which is service connected I have been diagnosed from the VA as having sleep apnea, and given a CPAP to wear at night I used Carpenter Chartered Law Firm to do the claim, but got this denial letter (attached is an excerpt)
90% Today - HLR for OSA Secondary to PTSD granted 50%… I was rated 70% PTSD 8 22 after filing 2 21 (took 18 mos for decision), then had sleep study 9 22 after numerous complaints to my VA docs about my “certain” sleep apnea, was diagnosed OSA (w CPAP), and filed claim 9 22 Got an IMO DBQ from private PsyD 11 22 and uploaded to my claim Denied 1 23 HLR found DTA and changed my HLR to a
Claiming Sleep Apnea as a Secondary Condition – What to Know! In turn, Veterans with Sleep Apnea are more prone to weight gain than those who have the same BMI and health status but do not suffer from the sleep disorder It is often associated with overeating, decreased physical activity, and metabolism changes caused by Sleep Apnea Filing for Secondary Sleep Apnea – What Makes a Successful Claim
VA. gov Home | Veterans Affairs Ruling out other factors for obstructive sleep apnea, such as gender and medical history of deviated septum, stroke, congenital deformity, or chronic diseases of the nose, the psychologist concluded that it is more likely than not that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is caused by her PTSD