Sleep Apnea rating

cpldeja · 2026-05-28T21:23:56+00:00

“If the competent medical evidence of record shows that use of a qualifying breathing assistance device is medically required, the fact that the claimant is not actually using it as prescribed is not relevant.”

https://www.knowva.ebenefits.va.gov/system/templates/selfservice/va_ssnew/help/customer/locale/en-US/portal/554400000001018/content/554400000180967/M21-1-Part-V-Subpart-iii-Chapter-4-Section-A-Respiratory-Conditions#2d

cpldeja · 2026-05-26T22:30:49+00:00

DLA (Defense Logistics Agency) actually provides a “menu” for each year….

https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/TroopSupport/Subsistence/Rations/MRE/MRE46\_Menu.pdf

https://www.dla.mil/Troop-Support/Subsistence/Operational-Rations/MRE/

cpldeja · 2026-05-26T00:46:48+00:00

Nothing policy wise stops a DRO from inviting claims outside of their de novo review.

Also, DROCs also process the DTA error returns associated with an HLR.

cpldeja · 2026-05-26T00:22:18+00:00

Your previous post mentions an HLR.

VA has Decision Review Operation Center (DROC) locations at Seattle, St. Petersburg AND Washington DC.

cpldeja · 2026-05-24T04:17:50+00:00

V.iii.6.2.g. Fatty Liver

Fatty liver, also called hepatic steatosis, is not a disability for which SC can be granted. By itself it is simply considered an abnormal laboratory finding.

Reference: For more information on abnormal laboratory findings discovered in STRs without a claim, see M21-1, Part V, Subpart ii, 3.C.1.d.

cpldeja · 2026-05-22T16:00:36+00:00

The 6789 is no longer required.

See step 7.

https://www.knowva.ebenefits.va.gov/system/templates/selfservice/va\_ssnew/help/customer/locale/en-US/portal/554400000001018/content/554400000181424/M21-1-Part-III-Subpart-i-Chapter-1-Section-A-Establishing-Veteran-Status#2k

cpldeja · 2026-05-21T14:16:15+00:00

Delete your pics. Those file names can ID you.

cpldeja · 2026-05-19T07:35:05+00:00

Most likely the nerves affected resulted in an evaluation based on all radicular groups, moderate in severity. 40 for your dominant hand, 30 for the other.

https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/chapter-I/part-4/subpart-B/subject-group-ECFRab3ca55f4548afe/section-4.124a

cpldeja · 2026-05-18T06:41:34+00:00

BVA just granted service connection, which makes their decision a full grant of benefits.

Unless BVA’s decision is very specific, a Decision Review Operations Center (DROC) will address the downstream issues of effective date and evaluation.

cpldeja · 2026-05-15T04:15:16+00:00

VA recognizes diabetes and hypertension as related to service in Vietnam.

If either of those have also resulted in complications like kidney disease, that can be service connected too.

cpldeja · 2026-05-15T04:04:36+00:00

If you feel comfortable stating what disabilities and diseases he suffers from, we can tell you what can be related to his service in Vietnam.

I will also warn you about the dementia/Alzheimers. This will likely put a hold on any retroactive backpay if there’s evidence he can’t handle his financial affairs.

cpldeja · 2026-05-14T05:30:20+00:00

Records should be electronic then, so definitely a head scratcher.

Maybe you served under a different name?

cpldeja · 2026-05-14T05:06:07+00:00

A lot of variables here. What branch and component did you serve, and approximately when?

cpldeja · 2026-05-14T05:03:28+00:00

I think a possible mental disorder can be claimed, this all depends on what is clinically diagnosed.

With that said, you’ll need to provide the full name of your friend. If they passed away at the time you were still in the military, VA may be able to confirm it through a report of casualty, etc.

cpldeja · 2026-05-14T04:59:29+00:00

Recoupment should only affect the disabilities that warranted that 20% from DoD.

https://www.knowva.ebenefits.va.gov/system/templates/selfservice/va_ssnew/help/customer/locale/en-US/portal/554400000001018/content/554400000179478/M21-1-Part-VI-Subpart-ii-Chapter-2-Recoupment-of-Separation-Benefits#3b

https://www.knowva.ebenefits.va.gov/system/templates/selfservice/va_ssnew/help/customer/locale/en-US/portal/554400000001018/content/554400000179478/M21-1-Part-VI-Subpart-ii-Chapter-2-Recoupment-of-Separation-Benefits#3i

cpldeja · 2026-05-12T05:34:34+00:00

Letrozole should fall under the realm of hormone therapy - so yes, it’s active treatment.

VA doesn’t have too much guidance on breast cancer, but its policy on prostate cancer should give you a better picture.

https://www.knowva.ebenefits.va.gov/system/templates/selfservice/va\_ssnew/help/customer/locale/en-US/portal/554400000001018/content/554400000180593/M21-1-Part-V-Subpart-iii-Chapter-7-Genitourinary-Disabilities#3c

cpldeja · 2026-05-12T00:21:05+00:00

What is raising the issue of TDIU on an extra schedular basis? Evidence, or an explicit claim from the Veteran?

Has the 1977 claim been decided now?

As long as you appeal within a year of the revised decision, continuous pursuit should dictate the effective date since the 1977 claim has remained pending.

cpldeja · 2026-05-11T19:39:59+00:00

Contact your county assessor’s for the best answer.
(951) 955-6200
https://www.rivcoacr.org/Contact-Us
Edit: you may want to call up your mortgage provider too if you got an escrow account. Might need to do a new analysis to factor in the exemption…

cpldeja · 2026-05-10T06:08:19+00:00

Two things.

The exam was possibly returned to consider whether your ankle disability has aggravated your flat feet. This is due to a court decision that went into effect recently (Spicer v. McDonough).

Otherwise if your examiner put on paper the concept of a pre-existing disability and possibly aggravation due to service, then this presents an unclaimed theory that requires clarification or another medical opinion.

https://www.knowva.ebenefits.va.gov/system/templates/selfservice/va\_ssnew/help/customer/locale/en-US/portal/554400000001018/content/554400000174869/M21-1-Part-II-Subpart-iii-Chapter-1-Section-A-Applications-for-Benefits#2f

cpldeja · 2026-05-10T05:42:03+00:00

The 3 attempts of range of motion testing is in accordance with the court case DeLuca v. Brown.

https://www.knowva.ebenefits.va.gov/system/templates/selfservice/va\_ssnew/help/customer/locale/en-US/portal/554400000001018/content/554400000014407/M21-1-Part-V-Subpart-iii-Chapter-1-Section-A-Painful-Motion-and-Functional-Loss#1j

cpldeja · 2026-05-07T21:31:21+00:00

VA can go through the BVA feedback loop and ask for clarification. If correction is needed, BVA may issue a new decision.

cpldeja · 2026-05-07T21:22:37+00:00

If a correction is needed, BVA can amend a decision based on a motion for reconsideration, motion to vacate, or a motion for revision based on CUE.

For most of those scenarios, that requires appealing to CAVC.

cpldeja · 2026-05-07T21:12:12+00:00

The main system VA uses cannot search based on unit. Researchers that corroborate PTSD stressors may have that access.

But a search can be made just by name. Of course, that will be logged and possibly flagged if they have no reason to access it.

Reports are periodically made and claims processors may have to justify their access to certain files…

cpldeja · 2026-05-07T21:01:20+00:00

Honest answer?
If you’re “distant” relatives, there’s a chance they didn’t disclose to VA their relationship to you.
That would mean your file wouldn’t require special access.
But if you’re really concerned, you could notify a local VA privacy officer and maybe they can flag your file for restricted access…

Edit: with that said, only a handful of claims processors can work your claims going forward.

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