How to Prepare The Best VA Claim For Sleep Apnea

We're discussing the steps for preparing a successful VA claim for sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a common service-connected condition among veterans, and can qualify for a 100% VA disability rating if severe. Learn what you need to set your sleep apnea VA claim up for success!
- Understanding Sleep Apnea: We explain the three main types of sleep apnea and their common symptoms so you can accurately identify and articulate your condition.
- Medical Diagnosis & Sleep Study: Learn why a professional diagnosis and a sleep study are necessary for your claim, and how they validate your condition for VA disability compensation.
- Evidence of Service Connection: Learn how to link your sleep apnea to military service through service medical records or a medical professional's nexus opinion.
- Lay Evidence: Find out how written statements from family, friends, or service members can bolster your claim.
- Secondary Service Connection: We cover how to establish a secondary service connection for sleep apnea, commonly associated with conditions like PTSD, diabetes, or chronic rhinitis.
- Navigating C&P Exams: Get insights into what to expect in Compensation & Pension (C&P) exams for sleep apnea, including the role of Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs).
-TDIU Consideration: If your sleep apnea impacts your employment capacity, we discuss the potential for Total Disability Individual Unemployability (TDIU) benefits.
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0:00 Introduction
0:25 What Is Sleep Apnea and Types?
0:55 What VA Looks for in Sleep Apnea Claims
1:25 Best Preparing for Sleep Apnea VA Claims: Evidence
2:04 Sleep Apnea and Secondary Service-Connected Conditions
2:45 C&P Exams for Sleep Apnea and DBQs
3:34 Getting a 100% VA Rating for Sleep Apnea