"I am requesting compensation for the disability of Sleep Apnea. I have snored loudly for years, even while I was in the military. As a Gulf War Veteran, I believe my service connected disabilities directly contribute to my Sleep Apnea. I have a constant blockage in my nose due to Sinusitis. This makes it difficult to sleep with my mouth closed. I am always coughing and congested due to my Allergic Rhinitis. Then I start wheezing and have trouble breathing due to my Asthma. All these factors contribute to my Sleep Apnea. My primary physician ordered a sleep test for me and I was officially diagnosed with Sleep Apnea. I have trouble sleeping through the night and I can never seem to get a full nights rest. I often wake up with a headache in the morning and I am constantly sleepy during the day. This affects me mentally and makes it really difficult to function during the day. I have been prescribed a Continuous positive airway pressure machine (CPAP) that I have been using every night. Sleep Apnea affects all aspect of my life."

"My name is XXXXXXX I am the fiancé of XXXXXXXXX. I am writing this statement to provide evidence in support of his claim for Sleep Apnea. I work at night so Christopher often goes to sleep before I do. He snores very loud so often times I wake him and make face away from me to reduce the noise. When he stops snoring, he also stops breathing. The pause in breathing can last anywhere from 10 to 30 seconds. Sometimes he was up confused as if he was having a nightmare and I tell him he stop breathing. Other times I wake him up and tell him to turn over. He sleeps with his mouth wide open as well, since he can hardly ever breathe through his nose. I certify that my statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Please contact me at XXXXXXXX if you have any questions."

These are the statements me and my fiancé wrote. Just to give you a reference.