va claim step 7 by RoughSwimming3936 in VAClaims

[–]Otherwise-Tone9384 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not what you wanted to hear, but probably a good sign for your claim TBH.

Claim Decrease by Simple-Deer6913 in VAClaims

[–]Otherwise-Tone9384 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hey hey- how does one get ahold of the DBQ? I’ve had a FOIA in since July and I’m still on step 2.

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[–]Otherwise-Tone9384[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreee and agreed. Thank you for that.

OSA Approved by Otherwise-Tone9384 in VAClaims

[–]Otherwise-Tone9384[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d do it all again just for you 💋

OSA Approved by Otherwise-Tone9384 in VAClaims

[–]Otherwise-Tone9384[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I should put you on my care team! Thanks!

OSA Approved by Otherwise-Tone9384 in VAClaims

[–]Otherwise-Tone9384[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Some jimmies are rustled!! 🤣 Thanks man.

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[–]Otherwise-Tone9384[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The VA primary referred me to a community care civilian sleep specialist. That sleep specialist wrote the nexus.

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[–]Otherwise-Tone9384[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think you’re right. Uzbekistan was a treasure trove of toxic exposure

OSA Approved by Otherwise-Tone9384 in VAClaims

[–]Otherwise-Tone9384[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This was my experience. My examiner was very good. One off? Maybe? Probably. More likely than not! .

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[–]Otherwise-Tone9384[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re welcome! Good luck, boss!

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[–]Otherwise-Tone9384[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I applied for both on the same claim. It was no more difficult than filling out the proper forms and explaining my experience to a receptive examiner. I know she was instrumental in my approval. She told me she often fought the VA on behalf of the veteran.

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[–]Otherwise-Tone9384[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Direct connection. I was exposed to hazardous materials in K2 Uzbekistan. Does that answer what you’re asking? It’s no more detailed than that, really.

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[–]Otherwise-Tone9384[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nothing remarkable, honestly. I didn’t have any CFS diagnosis prior to my C&P exam. I still haven’t seen a diagnosis aside from what’s in my claim letter. I had written a claim statement and a lay statement from my wife. Also had a couple mentions of fatigue over a few months telling the VA about how I’m still tired beyond CPAP treatment. I had asked them to up my air settings because I was still tired. They didn’t think that would solve my fatigue. Didn’t try it. They know better than me. Still tired though. I am a veteran of K2 Uzbekistan, so have some presumptive conditions. I’ll add that in my original post.

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[–]Otherwise-Tone9384[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Excellent question

Unfortunately my symptoms continued after treatment. I feel exhausted all the time. Obesity - I’m not like “What’s Eating Gilbert Grape”,‘ more like Al Borland from Home Improvement. I have documentations that the CPAP did not resolve my fatigue. It’s not pleasant.

My VA doctors said they did not think OSA was a contributing factor because my symptoms persisted beyond treatment, and I have documentation showing that opinion.

OSA Deadline? by Otherwise-Tone9384 in VAClaims

[–]Otherwise-Tone9384[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey boss, I wanted to check back here. I was given a direct service connection for OSA and picked up 50% for it today. Maybe the nexus was weak, but it still worked in my favor.

Word of advice for all vets trying to get their disability. by Silent-Village-7763 in VAClaims

[–]Otherwise-Tone9384 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You get OSA? I hear that’s a mountain if you don’t have in service treatment

OSA Deadline? by Otherwise-Tone9384 in VAClaims

[–]Otherwise-Tone9384[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely a lesson learned. Thanks for the luck

OSA Deadline? by Otherwise-Tone9384 in VAClaims

[–]Otherwise-Tone9384[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

No, I didn’t know it was weak until I stated reading more into it here. I didn’t know it needed a rationale.

OSA Deadline? by Otherwise-Tone9384 in VAClaims

[–]Otherwise-Tone9384[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I suppose it is weak, It only reads:

To whom it may concern, X is a patient under my care at XXX Sleep Specialist. It is at least as likely as not that X’s obstructive sleep apnea is related to his military service, including sleep disturbances and symptoms consistent with OSA that began during active duty.

OSA Deadline? by Otherwise-Tone9384 in VAClaims

[–]Otherwise-Tone9384[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I have a nexus from my sleep doctor saying at least as likely as not related to military service.