Obstructive Sleep Apnea & Gastroesophageal Reflux in Veterans Disability | All You Need To Know
In this video Leah explores the relationship between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in the context of veterans seeking disability compensation. Leah notes that while OSA is often linked to obesity, there is growing evidence of a connection to GERD. She emphasizes the importance of considering all risk factors, both positive and negative, when evaluating a veteran's condition. Leah references various studies and articles that provide evidence of a link between OSA and GERD, highlighting how GERD might contribute to the development or severity of OSA. Throughout the video, she stresses the importance of having an objective, comprehensive medical opinion and encourages viewers to discuss these findings with their doctors to better understand the potential overlap between these conditions in their disability claims.
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This is why you are so awesome! I haven’t gotten my c&p exams yet, but I will keep you updated Leah! Any veteran reading this comment, you have come to the right place. Leah, and her team are the best out there, and she knows her stuff! More importantly, she gives a damn about veterans! Tell a buddy, and tell a friend! - V. Rice
@prestigeveteranmedical
6 ай бұрын
You are a sweetheart! Thank you for that you gave me a big smile today!
@myobmyob2215
6 ай бұрын
Before or after claim?
@vicroc2619
4 ай бұрын
Both!
There's a R.O. / B.V.A opinion requested today linking Sleep Apnea to PTSD. I'll publish it here when I receive it.
@prestigeveteranmedical
6 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing!
Thank-you for this timely subject. Within the last year I've been diagnosed by the VA for MDD from tinnitus, OSA , and Gerd with Barrett's Esophagus. I'm planning to put in packages for all three, along with diagnosed lumbar issues. I'm waiting on my files from VetRecs, which were mailed out Dec. 28th. I will be calling you once I get them.
@prestigeveteranmedical
6 ай бұрын
You bet sir thank you for watching. Happy to assist whenever you are ready
GERD caused OSA for me. The obesity often comes after OSA starts kicking in. It's hard to lose weight if you can't sleep.
@prestigeveteranmedical
17 күн бұрын
I am sorry to hear this! I agree it is hard to lose weight in general especially if you can't get any sleep!
Ty for all you do for vets
@prestigeveteranmedical
6 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching!
Always great education information.
@prestigeveteranmedical
6 ай бұрын
So glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching
Thank you for the video
@prestigeveteranmedical
6 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching!!
Thank you!
@prestigeveteranmedical
6 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching!
also i have a CPAP machine and use it regularly is that 50% or will i have to bring my machine to the appointment?
@prestigeveteranmedical
6 ай бұрын
Hi sir they should be able to see your CPAP requirement in your medical records if they have them
I understand that it matters how the disability affects your work. Does your occupation have an effect on the C&P examiner or Raters decision if a disability is service connected? I don’t want the VA blaming my job as a police officer.
@prestigeveteranmedical
6 ай бұрын
It really just depends on the rater and examiners opinions and that is really hard to estimate because there are so many of them with different perspectives. Thank you for watching sir
Hi I recently conducted a sleep study via my private ins. Have been diagnosed with moderate OSA and I have a service connected disability, Tinnitus at 10%. Would it be advisable to pursue a secondary condition of Sleep Apnea due to Tinnitus? Do I need a nexus letter? Should I have the VA do a sleep study as well? Additionally due to my service connected knee condition (20% disability) which has limited my mobility could these also be contributing factors for my sleep apnea (i.e. BMI of over 30)?
@prestigeveteranmedical
6 ай бұрын
Hey sir I am sorry to hear you are suffering from this. Nexus letters are never required but can be helpful in some cases. Best to reach out to an accredited legal professional if you are unsure which direction to go. Best of luck to you and thank you for watching
you guys do nexus letter, IMO and DBQ?
@prestigeveteranmedical
5 ай бұрын
Yes we do
Have you seen insomnia as a secondary to a lumbar back, Ibs, and/or mental health service connection condition?
@prestigeveteranmedical
6 ай бұрын
Insomnia is generally considered a mental health disability for ratings purposes and is usually combined with this not secondary to it. You may want to follow up with a legal professional to discuss and get further clarification
I got denied for sleep apnea but I will claim it again secondary for my gad or rhinitis . I got bad gerd but I can't claim it even is on my military records and va records cause I got 30 percent claim on ibs alredy.
@prestigeveteranmedical
5 ай бұрын
I am sorry to hear that thank you for watching
I may have missed this part but can GERD be claim secondary to sleep apnea. You did mention Sleep apnea secondary to Gerd. I tried to claim Gerd secondary to PTSD but got denied.
@prestigeveteranmedical
3 ай бұрын
I’m sorry to hear that sir. It is always possible but you would likely have better luck consulting with an accredited legal professional who can assist you with your denial
@stephenweetlarcovic5227
Ай бұрын
I also got denied for GERD secondary to severe OSA, which I have been previously granted. VA says they are NOT connected!
@prestigeveteranmedical
Ай бұрын
@@stephenweetlarcovic5227 I am sorry to hear this
Like get nexus letter I have PTSD insomnia have claim for sleep apnea on going like get you to write me a letter.
@prestigeveteranmedical
6 ай бұрын
I am sorry to hear that you are suffering from those issues. Please reach out to us at info@prestigeveteranmctx.com and we can get you some information
0utstanding!👍
@prestigeveteranmedical
6 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
i heard u can’t claim asthma and sleep apnea only one is that true?
@prestigeveteranmedical
6 ай бұрын
Many people are rated for both conditions. Best to follow up with a legal professional for clarification
I believe... the VA is partial to third party medical reviews, if written "correctly."😊
@prestigeveteranmedical
6 ай бұрын
Agree! Thank you for watching friend