The shocking link between sleep apnea and hypertension
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- 0:00 Introduction
1:04 What is obstructive sleep apnea? What are sleep apnea symptoms?
1:48 What is high blood pressure? What is hypertension?
2:18 What is systolic blood pressure?
2:34 What is diastolic blood pressure?
4:02 Why are veterans more likely to be diagnosed sleep apnea? Why are veterans more likely to have blood pressure?
5:15 How common is sleep apnea and hypertension diagnosed with each other?
6:35 Examples our law firm has seen of clients with sleep apnea and hypertension.
10:24 How is high blood pressure treated? How is sleep apnea treated?
11:03 Can you get VA disability benefits for high blood pressure? Can you get VA disability benefits for sleep apnea?
12:35 How is sleep apnea rated by the VA? How is hypertension rated by the VA?
12:46 What is the highest VA rating for hypertension? VA Ratings for high blood pressure
15:44 What evidence is helpful for high blood pressure VA claims? What evidence is helpful for a sleep apnea disability claim?
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Natalia Jofre - COO
Allison Reddick - Attorney
Are you suffering from obstructive sleep apnea syndrome and hypertension? Recently, it has been widely accepted by the medical community that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a risk factor for the development of hypertension, also known as high blood pressure. You may be among the more than 18 million Americans that have been diagnosed with sleep apnea, but may be unaware that you have developed hypertension as a complication of obstructive sleep apnea.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there is a high prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea among veterans. This may be because veterans are disproportionately affected by risk factors that lead to obstructive sleep apnea, like psychological distress, mental illness, and respiratory conditions. Many veterans, particularly Gulf war veterans, develop respiratory conditions, like asthma and chronic bronchitis, due to exposure to chemicals and other toxic substances. This makes veterans more susceptible to developing obstructive sleep apnea.
In order to better understand what this could mean for your VA claim, we must first discuss the relationship between obstructive sleep apnea and hypertension.
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I'm glad it worked out for you but unfortunately, I was told they couldn't help me.
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But, I was told that we shouldn’t have to pay for getting our disabilities approved!
Great information and thanks for sharing. I’ve been diagnosed Hypertension during active duty and now diagnosed with severe sleep apnea.
This is all starting to make sense. Thank you
Thank you for wonderful job to all us(Vets)
Very informative video. Thank you!
My VA experience with the Dallas sleep Apnea. It went well until my first visit when one woman slid her chair away and would not talk but she was great at staring. the woman in charge lied to me about helping with the mask and I on the next visit knew I was on my own. God bless you all.
Thank you for watching and we are so sorry to hear about your bad experience. We hope that you have been able to get the help you need.
Thank u for informing me on these. 2 medical conditions n. MEDICAL PROBLEMS. THEY THE. VA. HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS DOS NOT WORK AT ALL. HUNT FROM. SOUTH ORANGE 🍊 👌 😍 N..J. i know this through my experiences. With them. Ok Hunt out n in
That sounds creepy- damn!
Very helpful information
for 30 years i have told the doctors at the VA exactly all the symptoms 30 f.... years. "we have to run more tests" the third test i stopped breathing 52 in a hour blood oxygen 72. "we have to run more tests" now im in a wheel power chair, my wonderful wife never leaves my side. "we have to run more tests" i'm 100% but still suffering.
If you have symptoms for hypertension, go to the ER. I recently went and the VA paid for my overnight observation and tests. I am 90% but don't have Hypertension in my records, but will be claiming it soon.
My wife forced me to get tested for sleep apnea before I retired. Luckily I did and found out I had the worst doctors had seen. Additionally I had hypertension as well and receive benefits for both.
How are you doing since you last posted condition.
Awesome information ladies!
"Their spouse makes them go for an assessment". That's literally what I went through. I knew I snored loudly since I was in my teens, but my wife noticed I would stop breathing at night. Unfortunately military doctors don't want to request sleep studies. I had to beg the doctor for one by telling him it would get my wife off my back. The results showed I have pretty severe sleep apnea.
Hi Michael, we are sorry that you suffer from Sleep Apnea. We are glad that you are getting assistance with this condition though.
My wife did this. Seems when I'm in hypoxia I thrash around and she gets beat up. I had 80 arousals / hr.
You have to advocate for yourself. I have talked to too many vets who never use any of their benefits.
This was helpful information. I’m just starting to research stuff I don’t know about. And trying to figure out what I can claim.
Kudos for the video content! Forgive me for the intrusion, I would love your initial thoughts. Have you thought about - Millawdon Dessert Allowed Trick (probably on Google)? It is a great exclusive guide for exterminating your sleep apnea or snoring without the hard work. Ive heard some awesome things about it and my friend Sam after a lifetime of fighting got amazing success with it.
Make sure to get professional help to submit your claim. This group sounds well informed, and i am not pushing any specific group to help you, BUT there are different fee structures for different groups. The one that is handling mine gets 20% of my back pay if i get an increase, which i have realized means that it is better for THEM if they take longer to get me a higher rating because the back pay would be much more. The one that I will change to once my appeal comes back actually gets 5 times the amount of the increase. Which if you just think 5 times is a lot of money, it is, BUT it is much less than the 20% back pay from 2 years of waiting or more. I would definitely find the best people to help you, But i would make sure that the fee structure is not taking more than is reasonable as well.
Sleep Apnea:
some pointers from my research:
it needs to be ' ' Obstructive' ' Sleep Apnea. OSA is primarily caused by obesity. So if you are overweight you will need to make the nexus (connection) between your obesity and one of your service connected disabilities.
For example, if you are SC for your knees from being a ground-pounder, you make the case that you your bad knees prevent you from exercising, hence the weight gain, therefore OSA is secondary to your knees bc your knees prevent exercise which caused weight gain which caused OSA. The same chain is valid for the meds you take for your other SC disabilities, provided a side effect of those meds is weight gain.
It's rare that any of us got a sleep study on active duty, or had any idea that we should have got one to see if we had OSA. Hence the daisy-chain approach is your best shot. You will have to get a DBQ and Nexus letter from a professional who knows the drill on doing VA-Rating-Speak so that the VA doesn't deny you on a vocabulary technicality. When you get denied, go for the Higher Level Review. When the HLR is denied, get another DBQ and file a supplemental claim.
My theory is the VA is going broke paying for all our disabilities so they do their best to keep the hole plugged in the dam.
Hi John, thank you for sharing your point of view. However, these are not true for all Veterans who receive service connection and not every Veteran has or has had the same experience. I have linked a great blog from our website with more information about ratings for Obstructive Sleep Apnea here www.hillandponton.com/obstructive-sleep-apnea-and-related-conditions/ Thank you for watching!
Thanks to DAV for helping me with my % of VA disability.
We are very glad that you were able to get your rightful benefits!
Thank you. Will call today.
I’m service connected for hypertension but was diagnosed 10 years after discharge for OSA. Do I qualify as a secondary this way? I also connected for back pain where I couldn’t do exercise therefore I gained weight and developed OSA. I am VA diagnosed with OSA and on CPap now. What is recommendation?
Does the sleep study have to be from the VA? I have done one with a civilian doctor. Been having sleep apnea and high blood pressure issues for more than 20 years. Its so hard to get this stuff service connected or even get seen for it
Negative. When filing a claim it is often beneficial to have medical records from outside providers who are not associated with the VA, although in filing a claim the VA will likely request an exam even if you already have all of the medical records, it's just part of the C&P Process unless you do what is referred to as an "ACE" claim, which are becoming more common as a result of COVID lockdowns.
Good video. Question - I am service connected with high blood pressure, PTSD, Tinnitus and Hearing loss (left ear). I was denied for sleep apnea (SA) (direct service & secondary to high blood pressure) I had a sleep study - 06/17/2013 - diagnosis my SA. Given a VA provided CPAP for 8yrs. they still refuse to grant me sleep apnea secondary to PTSD. I probably need a DBQ & medical nexus? any advise
Outstanding well done
Glad you enjoyed it, Xavier! Thanks for watching.
I need to get my appeal started and have this stuff taken into consideration. I also need to get my time at Ft. McClellan into it as well even though they don’t want to recognize it. They paid the city of Anniston, Alabama $750 million dollars whilst us veterans where put out to pasture.
That's true I was there back in 1988 military police and after going to my duty station,I had to have a double mastectomy after leaving there
Great information, I am right know working in a claim for hypertension secondary to sleep apnea.
We are so glad you found this information helpful!
Same here I’m doing a claim for the same now
Omg ty for this video, I'm suffering from both and thought the va was a useless route
Thank you for watching and we are glad you found it informative!
Thank you for another great video you guys are awsome
Also writing or filing a lays statement is a great weapon to speak on your behalf
When filling out the DBQ for hypertension 2c asks for readings two times on 3 different days. Does that mean consecutive days or on any 3 days two times in my medical records? Looking to get incease after 0% rating?
@@HillAndPonton I have a 0% service connected Hypertension with Military Service records and after service GAD diagnosis. If I have a current Sleep Apnea diagnosis and a few references to sleep issues noticed in service medical records, should i file a claim? Thank you for your info. JP
Great Info! What if the meds prescribe is the only way to keep your BP in check? Does that make the case for a BP condition for a rating?
My father is service connected for hypertension. About 10 yrs ago he had a sleep study done at a VA hospital where they diagnosed him with obstructive sleep apnea. He displayed OSA symptoms his entire Army career and was never diagnosed. I take it he can get service connected osa secondary to hypertension?
Thank you very much.
Thanks. I did a claim for sleep apnea and they connected to my burn pit registry and it wasn’t service connected. I will try to get a buddy statement.
Do you have a video that explains how to file a secondary connection?
How can I prove, sleep apnea, in my day when I was in the United states ARMY, that was not available to us , in the Vietnam era. I have the sleep study's and I have the capac. Device, I have high blood pressure, being treated at Jackson va hospital, in Jackson, Ms. I have diabetes also, what do I do next. Thanks, in advance
She mentioned it in the video. Get buddy statements that said you snored alot.
Thats what I did. I got around five statements from buddies that slept in the same berthing as me.
@@orlandoherreraoutdoorstexa7353 u got service connected for just buddy statements?
@@jaimiegonzalez67on top of providing the idiots at the VA with my medical record indicating my severe sleep apnea, while I was in active duty status, I also got buddy statements after four previous attempts.
But I guess its was the region I was in (San Antonio area) at the time that was notorious for turning down legit claims.
The buddy letters helped in my olinion.
During my last back surgery at the Miami VA I stopped breathing on the table twice.I was told it was because of my apnea.Even though I ask about it every time I have an appointment it's always not that docs problem.
Hi Gregory, we are sorry to hear that happened during your surgery. I have linked more information here about service connection for Sleep Apnea www.hillandponton.com/how-the-va-rates-obstructive-sleep-apnea/
I have positional sleep apnea. I stop breathing when I'm on my back. I have to sleep on my side. No doctor with give you a c-pap for positional apnea.
What about faulty strap design? I have the pillow design with two flimsy stretch straps. The straps slip all night making the pillows not stay in full contact with the nose?
Hi Pamela, we would suggest you speak with a medical professional about getting a more suitable machine.
i need clarification on how to read the CFR for hypertension in the M21-1III_iv_4_SecE the va defines hypertension as "Hypertension means elevated diastolic blood pressure is predominantly 90mm or greater." Isolated systolic hypertension: means that systolic blood pressure is predominantly 160mm or greater with a diastolic blood pressure of less than 90mm. but in the 38 CFR 4.104, Diagnostic Code (DC) 7101, Note 1. under 7101 Hypertensive vascular disease (hypertension and isolated systolic hypertension): it uses "Diastolic" instead of "Systolic" to define hypertension and isolated hypertension is this an error? if this is not an error how can one be following both the definitions of "hypertension" and "isolated systolic hypertension" in M21-1III_iv_4_SecE and also following the two criteria in the 38 CFR 4.104, Diagnostic Code (DC) 7101, Note 1. , if we were to use the criteria in the M21-1III_iv_4_SecE isolated systolic hypertension then "diastolic Blood Pressure" should be "LESS" than 90MM but if we compare that to "38 CFR 4.104, Diagnostic Code (DC) 7101, Note 1." then "DIASTOLIC" needs to be "predominantly 100 or more" which would take us out of the original defintion of hypertension, i believe the use of "diastolic" in the note 1 is an error, could anyone clarify this???
I would love for someone to explain the burn pits? I was stationed at Balad, Iraq for a year and the VA will not acknowledge I have issues from this.
Thanks very informative
Thank you! We are glad it was helpful!
Very informative.
Great Video. Thank you for all the knowledge you give us. However, one subject puzzles me. If I was diagnosed with sleep apnea while I was Active Duty. Also, If I conducted a sleep study , and issued a CPAP Machine while I was on Active Duty, will I still need to have an Event in Service like a Car Wreck to file a direct claim ? I have all the documents proving this. The only thing is that I do not have an event to name the cause. I just conducted a sleep study, got diagnosed, and issued a CPAP all while I was on Active Duty. Is that enough for a Direct-Service Claim ?
How do they come up with which reading to use? Is it based on readings off medication or after you've been taking medication? Also, according to the 38CFR, the verbiage used is PREDOMINANTLY to categorize the criteria. Do they just take an average of the readings you submit?
Thank you for your question. The VA rates hypertension according to whether or not the high blood pressure can be controlled or relieved by medication. I have linked a written blog from our website here with more information www.hillandponton.com/can-i-service-connect-hypertension/
I'm going through the exact issue that was being discussed in this CZcams clip. I have a service connected claim for hypertension with sleep apnea. I was diagnosed with severe sleep apnea years after I retired, but now I seeking compensation for both. Served in the Gulf War and it's on record that I was exposed to oil fires in both in Kuwait and Iraq and no telling what other toxic fumes. It's seems from what I'm told the VA doesn't always play fair by denying compensation or at a low percentage.
Sorry I forgot to mention first and foremost how informative this CZcams clip was. Thank you so much.
I’ve had a bipap for about two years for obstructive sleep apnea and central sleep apnea. The VA sent me to the sleep study, and gave me the bipap. I had no idea I could get a rating for it. I worked on the flight line on fighter jets.
Hi Shelby, here is more information about ratings for Sleep Apnea www.hillandponton.com/how-the-va-rates-obstructive-sleep-apnea/ Thank you for watching!
I am fairly new to the VA system, being 10% for tinnitus and hearing loss, however the VA has diagnosed me with OSA and prescribed a CPAP device. I cannot wear the device because doing so triggers nightmares and PTSD episodes which are service connected. I do not think I can prove service connection to the OSA since I was not treated for it while on active duty and only recently received treatment for the PTSD. Any insight into what I should do here?
Hi Dave, it may still be possible. Also, there is a known link between PTSD and Sleep Apnea. We have a great written blog that you may find helpful here www.hillandponton.com/how-the-va-rates-obstructive-sleep-apnea/
I have SA, VA even issued a Cpap, but has twice denied me for SA. I just got awarded 60% for Quality of Life claim. Can I NOW get them to add SA to my rating?
Can I file a claim for high blood pressure and AFIB??
That was some good information thank you so much right now I have a disability rating of 70% for PTSD and have had sleep apnea since the military and I don't know where to begin to increase my rating please help?
I've been diagnosed with sleep apnea for many years thru the VA but they denied my claim. I was deployed to Sinai Egypt during the Gulf War for 8 months January 1991 thru August 1991. What can I do to get my claim approved. I've been using a CPAP for many years thru the VA
Hi. Thank you. When you or told you have sleep apnea. Do that put that in service records. How can I get help with my. Claim I have had this for years
Thank you . I suffer from this
I'm hoping to get so help or guidance here. I am currently at 60% disability and trying to resubmit claims that was denied saying not service connected even though my military records clearly show I was seen several times over my career for these systems and still being seen currently.
I have recently been diagnosed by VA as having Chronic PTSD, Major Depressive Disorder, Mood Disorder, Hypertension, Insomnia, and Sleep Apnea Syndrome, but but when I present this information to my DAV Rep, I'm told I need to get a Nexus Letter from the doctors to show how my systems are service connected, and my Rep don't want to file my claim until I get this connection.
Has anyone dealt with this type of situation before, and can advise on how I'm to move forward with submitting my new claims?
I already receive VA disability for both. Is there any information in regards to the Inspire implant?
I was tested for sleep apnea about ten years ago, but there was a recall on my CPAC machine, so now I don't a good machine. I went four months without using the CPAC machine but became so tired, I had started using it again 70 years old and a Vietnam veteran. HELP! I am VA rated 80/20% 23 years. Also, the SMC thing, I was told that VA is already paying me since 2018.1.3 - Compensation Rating Adjustment, Special Monthly Compensation Adjustment @ $3,245.28, and above that eff date of 2017.1.12 @ $3,600.12 Cost of Living Adjustment. When did the Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) start date?
I was trying to visit your website because of sleep apnea. They denied me because of something in my records about me not having trouble going to sleep. Can you help?
I was diagnosed with hypertension while in the military and have a VA rating. After I retired I was diagnosed with sleep apnea and have a CPAP. I tried to claim sleep apnea but was denied. I recently got letters from people who served with me. Can I submit them with a new claim?
I'm a truck driver as well as a veteran and am having these issues. My main problem is finding the time to go and fight with the V.A. for my benefits. I could use some help with this.
Hi George, we are sorry. We understand it can be frustrating. You may find it helpful to work with a Veteran's Service Officer or Veteran's Advocacy Group.
I am 0% rated with Hypertension, and have been diagnosed with Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea from my Sleep Study (VA Diagnosed it). I have been given a BiPAP machine, as well.
This is a problem I do not understand, I am also 0 percent for Hypertension. I tried to get a rating of at least 10 percent and I use medication for BP control . They also do not recongnize any link between HBP and sleep apnea no matter why the lawyers say. The VA does not care.
appeal it
Ive had a cpap for years , but didn't get a sleep study done in the service. I had it done after getting out so I have no idea if I can get it service connected
Thank you for watching! I have linked our written blog about getting service connected for Sleep Apnea here www.hillandponton.com/how-the-va-rates-obstructive-sleep-apnea/
I have a 10 percent rating for tinitus. Can I put in a secondary claim in for hypertension. I've had it for years and problems with my heart. I'm not sure if I have sleep apnea. But I also have symptoms for depression.
If you have a sleep study done by a specialist and were prescribed CPap (and currently using) and high blood pressure meds, do you still have to have an ADDITIONAL sleep study done via the VA?
Hi Tiffany, the answer is that it would depend on many variables. For help regarding this and the information you would need for a claim, it would be best to consult a Veteran's Service Officer or Veteran's Advocacy Group. We do have a great blog on this subject that I have linked here www.hillandponton.com/how-the-va-rates-obstructive-sleep-apnea/
@@HillAndPonton I have a family member who was diagnosed with hypertension during the military, but sleep apnea not until 25 years later. He filed a claim for sleep apnea from awarded depression, but it was denied. He had a buddy letter speaking of the symptoms you mentioned, and that it started in the military, but still his claim was denied. Should he resubmit for the claim of only sleep apnea as the main claim, then hypertension as secondary? His doctor is confused how to link the sleep apnea to his active duty time. Thanks.
Email in the video is inaccurate to the email on the info line.
I have just been denide e, I’ve had Hyperion since 1983 and sleep apnea for about 10 years. I have a claim in now for sleep apnea ,
I have severe sleep apnea and hypertension which I think has led to AFib I recently had a heart ablation because of the AFib. My BP is medically controlled but still is usually over 140/80 sometimes as high as 160+/89. Does the medical assistance to control BP have a bearing on the VA consideration
Lol, we’ll I’m a new subscriber. My wife made me go get test for sleep apnea and well guess what? I have sleep apnea and high blood pressure.
I had a sleep study at the VA after my wife insisted I get tested bc I'd stop breathing. I got diagnosed with sleep apnea and was issued a c-pap from the VA. Was also put on blood pressure meds around the same time also. I filed a claim with the VA, even had buddy statements from people I served with, one was even a full bird Colonel now who was my former Platoon Leader. I was still denied from the VA??
How do I convince the VA that my sleep apnea and hypertension is service related? I was discharged in 1979. I was diagnosed in the 80s. I did not know the symptoms in the 70s but I definitely had apnea while I was in the Navy. The VA has denied me . How do I fix this?
can I compensated from the VA for a higher then 100% rating that I've already got? Is It possible to have the same criteria (veteran and spouse only), multiple disabilities, but only 1 rated at 100%, to recieve more money?
The VA denied my sleep apnea but also said I didn't need a sleep study. I had already been diagnosed by a private Dr woth OSA and have since been diagnosed with OSA and other sleepbdisorders.
What if I wasn't diagnosed with sleep apnea until about 20 years after I got out of the service. I never had anyone who understood what to look for before that. I've been using a Cpap since 2012 nightly.
What if you are diagnosed and treated for hypertension and years later do a sleep study and diagnosed with sleep apnea, would sleep apnea be considered secondary.
Good question. Waiting for that answer as well...
So even if it is not in your records the buddy statements will have an impact?
So I was diagnosed with obstructed sleep apnea yet they will not approve a service connected comp for it. I was provided a C pap and all. I have also recently developed type 2 Diabetes. What can I do? Also due to COVID I have not been able to file a dispute for this and other several conditions. Need your help. Thank you
Allison,
This is discussion is mostly process
related to "ratings".
I would like to know how most vets
get sleep apnea.
I FEEL I KNOW HOW I GOT IT
I was classified 11B (light infantry in 1966) In Vietnam I was assigned
to the 173rd Airborne. Our daily routine was 4hours guard duty concentrating on being alert for different noises outside our perimeter. After that it would be 8
hours of "attempted sleep". All the while listening for VC trying to crawl
under the wire. It creates a ultra-alert
sensitivity. You don't get DEEP SLEEP at all. .....do it 365 time's in a year and you are conditioned to sleep very light, or in my case not at all, a lot of times.
This pattern has been with me for
50 years and getting worse
Can sleep apnea be secondary to high blood pressure. Can it be secondary to Somatic Pain or opioids?
Are there different ratings for Central Sleep Apnea with an ASV?
Hi Aaron, yes, it is possible to be rated for Central Sleep Apnea. Just as a Vet might be rated for Obstructive Sleep Apnea, they can also be rated for Central Sleep Apnea with 0, 30, 50, or 100 percent rating depending on the severity of their condition. Thank you for watching!
Interesting, been using a CPAP after being evaluated by the VA for Sleep Apnea. VA provided the machine but I know I'm not receiving any disability for it. I'm at 95% for a host of other things but nothing for Sleep Apnea. Is it a simple process to apply for further benefits sighting Sleep Apnea? Just curious.
Unfortunately with the VA things are rarely simple however if you believe your sleep apnea is related to your time in service then you should consider speaking with them regarding service-connected disability compensation.
I was gonna add sleep apnea to mine in the appeal but they said that I had to do that within a year of getting out of the Army.
I'm a desert storm that was diagnosed with sleep apnea and hypertension but my claim was denied maybe you can give me some advice or help me
How do you increase your hypertension rating if it's a 0?
I have obstructive sleep apnea a bipod an heart failure also debetes also diagnosed with depression 3 buddy statements showing I had snored also was sent to mental health always falling asleep standing up
should I file a claim for these? both have already been diagnosed by the VA however my rating is already at 100%.
I have a 60% service connected rating for hypertension and heart disease. Since receiving that rating I have had multiple hospitalizations for heart disease and had 3 cardiac stents placed. The VA has diagnosed me with "severe" complex sleep apnea which requires BIPAP ( a more sophisticated CPAP) and supplemental oxygen at night. Also, my PCP has recently given me a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes. I am on 19 scheduled medications from VA doctors for hypertension, angina, and diabetes. Do you think I qualify for more than a 60% rating?
I received 80% for diabetes alone
You can not be on 19 medications for these diseases. If so remove 10 and you will probably get better.
If you are still seeking VA disability compensation contact the the Friedman Law firm in Birmingham Alabama and tell them I referred you. Very professional reputable Law Firm.
If you were in RVN, within 12 miles of the RVN coast, or any location listed in the PACT Act for exposure to herbicides, DMII is a presumptive.
All CPAP machines have been recalled known to cause caner,so now what do we do?
How do you get disability for Hepatitis C from shots that you got when went overseas can't get VA doctor to put in for it
I diagnose for hypertension when i was in the navy and now that i am 56 years old i am hardly go to sleep and my wife told me that i snore so loud what is your recommendation for me?
My son is on active duty and snores. Would he risk being discharged if he was tested positive for sleep apnea like I have?
I have everything in the book I need help as to what to start with
I get 60% disability rating for BP and lower back AND OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA issues upon discharge from active duty. I was given 10% for my BP. In November 2019, it was found that my BP stayed at 210/100 without proper meds. Furthermore, it was found that my cortisol level was so high that my meds had to be changed to get my cortisol levels down. I had to got thru surgery on my adrenal glands which was discovered at that time that my glands were producing too much cortisol and the other hormone that the adrenal gland produces (can’t remember the hormone name). When I went to review my medical record for the purpose of getting a higher disability rating, I was denied an increase for the BP. My rating did increase due to my back problem to 80%. My question is: should I be able to get a higher rating for my BP due to these hormone imbalances?
Hi Randy, we are sorry to hear that you have been struggling. Your question has been submitted to our attorney to hopefully be answered in an upcoming video. Please stay tuned! Thank you!
My husband went in Service as hypertension, What now? Plus later on he had heart problem, congestion heart failure, stints,blockages,open heart,blockages in his legs , amputated (both)
That's what I want to know
Exactly what I have but I got denied when I applied for compensation. My wife can attest to that most of the time she wants to sleep at another bedroom. Can you help me? Thanks.
I claimed sleep apnea secondary to ptsd and was denied. Later I was awarded for diabetes and hypertension. I sent my sleep apnea claim to a law judge. What are my chances of winning my sleep apnea claim?
Is hypertension exclusive to high blood pressure? Does anxiety cause hypertension and still have normal bp?
Can he get Service Connected for both if a non VA provider has told him he has both and he got his meds and CPAP equipment outside of the VA?
Hi Patty, here is more information about the ratings for Sleep Apnea and Hypertension. www.hillandponton.com/the-link-between-sleep-apnea-and-hypertension/ We hope you will find this helpful!
My husband is veteran and have both, but VA don’t have it on his percentage.. He was 100% but Califorina took his percentage away down to 70%… How to get all this on his files? He was stationed at Fort McClellan, Alabama and guarded agent orange
Can OSA and Hypertension be secondary to MST
Question: I have hypertension service connected at 0 percent. I also have sleep apnea for years not diagnosed or service connected. Can I get compensation for both sleep apnea as a secondary condition.
I have a rating appointment next week how does it work ?
Sleep Apnea... I told my primary care doctor about how bad my sleep apnea is, and he called me "full of bullshit" and he helped a clinic falsify the test. (They put me on a mattress that was completely missing the middle, my butt was down on wood frame; I couldn't turn left or right. It was not comfortable. They put two high pillows under my head. My head was a full 12 to 15" higher than my hips. That completely changes how you breathe. But it's not comfortable at all. I asked them 4 times why the middle of the bed was missing but they would not answer me.) My wife and I are thinking about suing the doctor because I record every visit to my doctor and have it on tape.
wow thats crazy a doctor should never say that.. even if you didnt have it.. go to another sleep center and find another doctor
I have fired doctors like the one you describe! I found a doctor that listens to me and works with me.
Doses people are criminals ,report them to the Director of their department for liability, they have a new test, they give you a machine that you take home for some days, that is how i was diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea. Remember you are the one suffering.
sue!
After leaving the Gulf War i was diagnosed with Sleep Apnea which the examiner told me i stopped breathing 70 time during the study. I put in a claim with the VA and got denied. What can i do next to received benefits from the VA
I didn't know i could claim hypertension. But I think I have it under control.
I Have got a sleep apnea rating but didn't get hypertension. How do I go about get that added
Thank you for the knowledge base that you have worked hard on. I have a question though on diagnosing sleep apnea and the modalities being used. Technology has come a long way, but a lot of our VAMC's do not use some great tools and the cross over work between departments is great at some VAMC's while limited in others.
Thank you Bill! And, in regards to your question, we have a great written blog about what is needed for a Sleep Apnea diagnosis linked here www.hillandponton.com/how-the-va-rates-obstructive-sleep-apnea/
Can I file a claim for diabetes secondary to sleep apnea
Can sleep apnea be a secondary condition to hypertension for VA compensation? I have hypertension service connected.
Sounds like it may be worth looking into Richard. Here's our article on filing claims for secondary conditions: www.hillandponton.com/filing-secondary-conditions/