VA Sleep Apnea proposed changes (my 2022 public comments)

The VA’s current disability rating structure for sleep apnea should continue as there is nothing evidence based to replace it with, and the current rating system also serves as a cost-effective public health campaign promoting the identification of sleep apnea and adherence to gold standard treatment with PAP therapy.
The VA’s proposed changes to the sleep apnea rating would incentivize failure and drive-up associated healthcare costs and disease burden. Our Veterans deserve better.
You can get your copy of my 2022 public comments to the VA in their entirety here:
nexusletters.com/2022/03/04/d...
...and you can check out all of my books on Amazon including my book on Sleep Apnea secondary to PTSD here: amzn.to/2hWRpLR

[@Carlos-vp2bm]

After 4 years the BVA finally granted my OSA secondary to ptsd last week. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@brianp454]

Thank you!

[@lightning9279]

The VA allowed me to get two sleep studies from outside provider. I have severe apnea. The second one was done to find the best settings for the machine. After using the machine I had to stop due to severe dry mouth. Medications are making it impossible to use. My VA Psychiatrist won't do a DBQ because she thinks it is a conflict of interest even though the head of the VA said they should be. I have PTSD depression, anxiety etc. Does not being able to use the machine but still having SA even allow me to be rated?

[@Slb5988]

I recently got a rating for 30% for asthma and 50 for flat feet so I rate VA health care and I never knew what sleep apnea was but it makes sense it’s connected to my asthma now. If I just got a rating for the asthma do you think it’s alright I go ahead and submit a claim for sleep apnea as secondary to asthma even though I don’t have I guess any medical paperwork or sleep study for the sleep apnea? Thanks

[@nexusletters]

I am not an accredited rep/attorney but from my experience it makes sense to get the diagnosis first (ex: by getting a sleep study).

[@sweetd4872]

I got denied sleep apnea secondary to ptsd because no formal diagnosis thru sleep study but doctor stated I had all symptoms of osa. I even had a c&p exam which the examiner agreed that my osa is secondary to ptsd. Now that I have a sleep study and prescribed a auto sleep apnea device, would I need a Nexus IMO?

[@nexusletters]

@@sweetd4872 someone will need to offer an opinion that they are connected. If the C&P examiner does you are doing great, if not or if you want some extra insurance you can get a nexus.

[@sweetd4872]

@@nexusletters thank you