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@HillAndPonton

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Deborahlee for your kind words! We are so happy that we were able to help you!

@rickbeekman.9130

3 жыл бұрын

I agree these Ladys did excellent we appreciate what your doing for we Vets

@vouub352

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad it worked out for you but unfortunately, I was told they couldn't help me.

@patrickwaitley1069

Жыл бұрын

I 77

@jled1995

Жыл бұрын

But, I was told that we shouldn’t have to pay for getting our disabilities approved!

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.

@HillAndPonton

3 жыл бұрын

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.

@benniehunt2782

Жыл бұрын

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

@johnabbott257

Жыл бұрын

That sounds creepy- damn!

Great information and thanks for sharing. I’ve been diagnosed Hypertension during active duty and now diagnosed with severe sleep apnea.

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.

@stay_free

3 жыл бұрын

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.

Thanks to DAV for helping me with my % of VA disability.

@HillAndPonton

3 жыл бұрын

We are very glad that you were able to get your rightful benefits!

@roberthickman6381

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Will call today.

"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.

@HillAndPonton

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Michael, we are sorry that you suffer from Sleep Apnea. We are glad that you are getting assistance with this condition though.

@inmyopinion6662

3 жыл бұрын

My wife did this. Seems when I'm in hypoxia I thrash around and she gets beat up. I had 80 arousals / hr.

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.

@philipjones5364

Жыл бұрын

How are you doing since you last posted condition.

Thank you for wonderful job to all us(Vets)

You have to advocate for yourself. I have talked to too many vets who never use any of their benefits.

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.

@HillAndPonton

3 жыл бұрын

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!

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.

@HillAndPonton

3 жыл бұрын

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/

@cindyirvine7575

3 жыл бұрын

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.

This is all starting to make sense. Thank you

I have diabetes and hypertension and am diagnosed with S.A. my SA was denied, and I had a nexus letter,sleep study, and describe a machine

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.

@charleswilliams4691

2 жыл бұрын

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

I was turned down for sleep apnea and my hearing. Got to love the VA

@onlythewise1

3 жыл бұрын

suppose to go for a test in a sleep place

@HillAndPonton

3 жыл бұрын

Please feel free to give our office a call at 407-537-9000 to see if we may be able to assist. Thank you!

@BRM202

3 жыл бұрын

I have COPD as a Primary and Sleep apnea as a secondary. Connecting it to a primary was necessary to claim sleep apnea as a secondary.

@BRM202

3 жыл бұрын

Download the CFR 38 and read around.

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.

@HillAndPonton

3 жыл бұрын

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!

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.

@carnuroalnanda5241

4 жыл бұрын

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.

@nongfaphom

3 жыл бұрын

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.

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

@orlandoherreraoutdoorstexa7353

2 жыл бұрын

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.

@jaimiegonzalez67

Жыл бұрын

@@orlandoherreraoutdoorstexa7353 u got service connected for just buddy statements?

@orlandoherreraoutdoorstexa7353

Жыл бұрын

@@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.

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'm going through the exact issue that was being discussed in this KZread 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.

@frankyork1185

Жыл бұрын

Sorry I forgot to mention first and foremost how informative this KZread clip was. Thank you so much.

Also writing or filing a lays statement is a great weapon to speak on your behalf

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

Omg ty for this video, I'm suffering from both and thought the va was a useless route

@HillAndPonton

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and we are glad you found it informative!

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.

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??

I was in the marine reserves stationed at Camp Lejuene for over 4 months in 1984; I developed and diagnosised with obstructive sleep apnea wearing a cpap machine and hypertention. The VA denied meand continually denying me healthcare benefits because of lack of 24months service even though I'm honorable discharged

@Atlas2040

2 жыл бұрын

They just don't want to pay out for it. Countless vets have it and they just want to save money IMO. Yes, I'm salty since I can't get them to pay for mine.

@philipjones5364

Жыл бұрын

If you still need help with this let me know and I can refer you to a reputable Law firm that won my case.

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.

@rldabombOG

4 жыл бұрын

wow thats crazy a doctor should never say that.. even if you didnt have it.. go to another sleep center and find another doctor

@colleencurato3110

4 жыл бұрын

I have fired doctors like the one you describe! I found a doctor that listens to me and works with me.

@rigobertoroman2625

3 жыл бұрын

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.

@andreaboone9480

2 жыл бұрын

sue!

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.

@HillAndPonton

3 жыл бұрын

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.

@Sandy-jq5pp

2 жыл бұрын

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.

@SpaceRanger187

Жыл бұрын

appeal it

You have described my problems to a T. I was just diagnosed w/ severe obstructive sleep apnea. Have developed High BP and diabetes over the last few years.

@HillAndPonton

3 жыл бұрын

Hi David, we are sorry to hear that you have been struggling. We hope that you are able to find the assistance you need.

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

@bensheppard8182

3 жыл бұрын

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.

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

how can I be checked for hypertension and rated within the levels when I take many meds to lower my blood pressure? Thank You Both Ladies-outstanding Video

@awssteelidaho347

Жыл бұрын

I left the Army with 10% SC. I was on 5mg Enalapril then as the years passed my dosages went up, meds changed, and now on 4 different meds for it. Because it is dangerous to come off the meds it is impossible to determine what your non-medicated is. I filed for an increase and was denied then appealed several times until I had a hearing. My basis was without medication increases it would not be controlled and I had 2 visits where it was elevated even on meds. I was upgraded to 20% from 10%. Just keep appealing and prepare your argument.

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.

@ashleycbla

3 жыл бұрын

Good question. Waiting for that answer as well...

Great information, I am right know working in a claim for hypertension secondary to sleep apnea.

@HillAndPonton

3 жыл бұрын

We are so glad you found this information helpful!

@Artillery2-11

3 жыл бұрын

Same here I’m doing a claim for the same now

Very informative video. Thank you!

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.

Thanks very informative

@HillAndPonton

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We are glad it was helpful!

@donaldturner851

3 жыл бұрын

Very informative.

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?

Unbelievable Interview with Natalia Jofre it was like a light bulb was turned on because my snoring is out of control i wake up coughing almost every night. Had the 24 hr test done but not with the V.A im taking b.p med Nifedipen 30 MG. I'm now 10% for skin condition. 21years in the Army Retired. Do I have a case?

I m at 90%, I wonder if this would place me at 100%?, never mind you answer my question at the 12:00 minute mark

@Migmuffin1

3 жыл бұрын

I was at 90, added sleep apnea and got to a 100%. Gotta get the sleep study, cpap machine, and a sleep doctor to write you a letter. That’s how I got it added.

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)

@rodneytalks

3 жыл бұрын

That's what I want to know

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.

Filed sleep apnea,on cpap, secondary to sc osteoarthritis in hips 2 total hip replacements and lumbar spine w/obesity as intermediary. My VA online med rec shows 2 new VA med opinion letters with the less likelys than not. Say my phase 3 jaw surgery of military orthodontics--for malocclusion-was for air pulmonary structures…I.e., that I had it before service, snored 17 years, not diagnosed until 12 yrs post service… like Veterans Anonymous would know, but military not know, never check out my grumpy jaw to see if snoring vet has sleep apnea… despicable…willing to lawyer up once denied.

Could you talk about the link between sleep apnea and ptsd

@johngeorgewashington1416

Жыл бұрын

The VA Hospital in Buffalo did a study that linked Sleep Apnea to PTSD..

Can I file a claim for diabetes secondary to sleep apnea

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?

@HillAndPonton

3 жыл бұрын

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!

I developed hypertension in the military while pregnant with my child. It continued after childbirth and still continues to this day. At first, when being seen at the VA (everytime) my pressure would be taken, it would be high and the nurse would manipulate my arm to get my pressure down. Finally, my PCP at the VA prescribed medication for the high blood pressure. However, I am rated zero or not service connected (cant remember, must recheck my rating)

@kee-slim1513

3 жыл бұрын

Well as you stated it was developed due to pregnancy and not due to service related conditions. You pretty much answered your own question. Just because it happened while you were in the service doesn’t mean it happened DUE to service.

@willieanderson839

2 жыл бұрын

Read what she wrote she said it continue after pregnancy that mean it is rateable.

@njpme

2 жыл бұрын

@@kee-slim1513 almost anything that started during service should be service connected.

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.

I'm suffering from so many health issues. Most of these issues resulted from stress beginning when I was in the service. Although I was on active duty for a year, I was forced out because of a race problem on board the ship. I am a black man who grew up in the deep south, so to speak. Well, I wanted to go to officer candidate school. As a result, I was chosen by the Division officers to become a Yeoman of the division. Soon after, I came under attack by a 1st Class Petty officer and a Chief Petty Officer. Together they made false reports against me, and I was forced to leave the Navy prematurely. Ever since that time, I have had to live my life in the shadows, so to speak. I did receive a general discharge, however, but I developed a host of problems that began when I was in the military to cope. Now, I have all kinds of health problems being over 65, which began during my time in the service. My doctor reminds that I should apply for disability. I've been ashamed to get help all of my life. I only recently learned that a book was written about the "racial" problems on the ship at the time. I remember hearing then that special meetings were going on onshore. It's a fact that many African American sailors were discharged at the same time. At 19, I simply had no understanding of what I could do. Any advice for me would be welcomed. Thank you.

@victorwarner319

Жыл бұрын

man thats a difficult situation

I got a 50 percent rating for my obstructive sleep apnea the thing I had I'm my favor is I got diagnosed while I was on active duty at my duty station

@HillAndPonton

3 жыл бұрын

We are sorry that you suffer from Sleep Apnea and we hope that you are getting the assistance you need. Thank you for watching!

@majorleagueinfidelsavagena5822

3 жыл бұрын

@@HillAndPonton I'm going to continue watching I'm always interested in things and rights I may not know I have

Outstanding well done

@HillAndPonton

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, Xavier! Thanks for watching.

Can sleep apnea be secondary to hypertension

Very helpful information

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?

Thank you for another great video you guys are awsome

I have everything in the book I need help as to what to start with

Nice information

@HillAndPonton

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I didn't know i could claim hypertension. But I think I have it under control.

Thank you . I suffer from this

Funny you say spouse. I knew a Marine in Florida who came up to me all excited and said "MY WIFE GOT ME MY 100%." I asked how. He said she was cleaning out the closet and found old photos that she had taken when the gov sent them into a theater where they weren't but were in a hospital that they never were in and she had brought a camera and they had kept the photos. Furthermore, she helped his buddies also get their claims started.

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

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?

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?

Is it possible that you could have had a diagnosis for high blood pressure and the later developed sleep apnea as a result of uncontrolled high blood pressure?

@johnrodgers1812

3 жыл бұрын

Investigate nitric oxide. Absolutely NO doctor, VA or otherwise has ever even mentioned it to me. I'm VA treated for difficult to control high blood pressure. They have thrown drug in their arsenal at me to control it but still way to high. Nitric oxide WILL lower your blood pressure. you make it in your own body. Google it to learn and find how to activate it,

@Migmuffin1

3 жыл бұрын

Request a sleep study from your primary care physician, request the cpap if it’s severe, get a sleep doctor to write you a letter to get it service connected.

@rogersmith7808

3 жыл бұрын

I thing the general medical consensus is that SA can cause hypertension but not the other way around. I have service connected hypertension and tried to claim sleep apnea and was denied for that reason.

@Migmuffin1

3 жыл бұрын

@@rogersmith7808 I had the same issue, I even had letters from battle buddies and still got denied. Not till I got a letter written by a sleep doctor was it service connected. Less than a week after I submitted the letter, I received a years worth of backpay

@rogersmith7808

3 жыл бұрын

@@Migmuffin1 Wow, good for you!

I am trying to get seen for sleep apnea and I am requesting a mental health doctor to help me with my anxiety attack and I am waiting for a doctor appointment coming up soon and I have High blood pressure and diabetes

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

Waking up with headaches is an indicator of OSA. That is the symptom that prompted my military physician to send me for a sleep study. During my sleep study they determined that I was experiencing an "arousal" (your brain waking up because you aren't breathing) more than once every three minutes. They actually stopped the study and put me on CPAP after the first two hours.

Can I file a claim for high blood pressure and AFIB??

I have ptsd. I am claiming apnea and blood pressure as secondary

Granted hypertension 10percent no pay increase what can I do

I have headaches that started while i was in the navy that caused insomnia can't figure out what to do horrible don't wish this on anyone

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 ?

I do have Hypertension service connected and Sleep Apnea not service connected for 6 years already, could I file sleep apnea for secondary condition related to my high blood pressure? Thank you...

my issue is service connection to sleep apnea after I was diagnosed and prescribed a machine...

@HillAndPonton

3 жыл бұрын

We have a great written blog with a lot of information about getting service connection for Sleep Apnea. I have linked it here www.hillandponton.com/how-the-va-rates-obstructive-sleep-apnea/ We hope you will find this helpful!

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

I will be sharing your KZread channel on our veteran fb page to spread the info. What avenues can you guide me to to stop veteran suicide? Thank you for everything you do.

Most of the time. All of the time!

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

So even if it is not in your records the buddy statements will have an impact?

This video is missing the connection that you have to make between a Veteran who doesn’t have medical records from being in the military and the current condition. And which should be primary and which should be secondary?

How about anxiety and sleep apnea. What’s the nexus:

Awesome information ladies!

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?

Wish they would do a study on us veterans that were stationed in Bosnia during IFOR and SFOR

You could be on Dr. Oz that's a good one. I need your help with this matter I have all the problems you are talking about, My wife made me go down in the basement. Lol

@HillAndPonton

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Anthony, thanks for watching! If you'd like to speak to our firm, you can request a free case evaluation here: www.hillandponton.com/free-case-evaluation/va-evaluation/

All CPAP machines have been recalled known to cause caner,so now what do we do?

I was discharged in 1992. I don't remember even hearing of sleep apnea before then. I'm 10% disabled for a bunch of stupid little crap. The VA is treating me for diabetes, sleep apnea, and hypertension. None of which were part of my initial disability.

@HillAndPonton

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Russell, please feel free to give our office a call at 407-537-9000 to see if we may be able to assist. Thank you!

I have sleep apnea, hypertension, loss memory, knee pain, diabetes etc and I was denied

Do you have a video that explains how to file a secondary connection?

I did not realize this ,but iv been having dreams that iv reenlisted and I was in the navy but I have reenlisted in the army and navy also ,had savear high blood preasher when I got discharged /I had planes landing on the flightdeck landing BANG a lot with the landing gear screeching,and planes taking off during take off,my blood preasher was in the 200's,i had a 3 way by pass and two stents ,and have a pacemaker sence,ever hear of smoke and coke?when I enlisted I did not smoke, we were told if we were not in the smoke room drinking coke and smokeing we had to be shinning our shoes or cleaning /folding working on something to keep busy in our free time;well I took up smoking cigerates and drinking coke I WAS !& YEARS OLD,yes in 1974 I enlisted two days after my 17th birthday,iv allways thought after my first heart attack if I did not join the navy maybe I would not have heart trouble

@HillAndPonton

3 жыл бұрын

We are very sorry to hear about all of the hardships you have faced. We hope you are able to receive your rightful benefits so that you can have access to the healthcare that you need.

should I file a claim for these? both have already been diagnosed by the VA however my rating is already at 100%.

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?

@HillAndPonton

3 жыл бұрын

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/

@tiffanywelchhomesteadnmama5524

2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

I have COPD as a Primary and Sleep apnea as a secondary. Connecting it to a primary was necessary to claim sleep apnea as a secondary.

@HillAndPonton

3 жыл бұрын

I have linked more information about COPD here that you may find helpful www.hillandponton.com/copd-disability-rating/

@BRM202

3 жыл бұрын

@@HillAndPonton I don't need any information. I was just stating what is necessary to service connect sleep aptnia. It has to be a secondary to an already established SC illness.

I spent 40 yrs in the Army, 18 months in Kuwait breathing oil, uranium in sand storms we endured quite frequently, I got denied because of what the Doctor wrote, the Doctor made a comment “Those people in the Middle East Don’t suffer from breathing and sleep issues” “I don’t believe your issue is due to your Deployment “ I failed my sleep study, the VA issued me a C-pap machine, I saw a Judge at the West L.A. VA office in West L.A. the Judge looked at my records, she told me that the Doctor made me a total negative review

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

Good luck. I got a zero rating for hypertension. Denied 4 times for sleep apnea. V A. Said .no connection.

I was denied for 5 military related issues that was tied into together.

@HillAndPonton

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Keith, please feel free to give our office a call at 407-537-9000 to see if we may be able to help. Thank you.

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?

@benwalker843

2 жыл бұрын

I received 80% for diabetes alone

@jongriffin2125

Жыл бұрын

You can not be on 19 medications for these diseases. If so remove 10 and you will probably get better.

@philipjones5364

Жыл бұрын

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.

@johnabbott257

Жыл бұрын

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.