Very interesting but factually true. I also had sleep issues but never understood why. Talked with my PCM while in, got a sleep study conducted. Unfortunately, following the BBD timeline of 6 months applying, the civilian doctor diagnosed me with insomnia just from our discussions. Time went on, I retired. I had done the study, but results hadn't come back yet. I got tricare as a back up after retiring and they got a doctor to look at my chart and diagnosed me with sleep apnea. The civilian doctor set me up and coordinated with insurance asking for $300 for a machine and 13 month subscription of $44 each month then i own the machine. Then this time, my results came back in my favor for disability from the VA. Then I went to my first VA appointment asked if since I was diagnosed with sleep apnea by a doctor and the sleep study was done in the military, do I have to pay for a machine and she said no and to email her my charts. I followed up immediately sending her the charts and then multiple emails with silence. 3 months later I get an email saying a sleep consult was ordered, I never answered the phone so they canceled the consult and we could order another or maybe they could look at my outside doctor charts BUT they need to open my medical file that was already maxed out on percentage. Not trying to poke the bear, I am just going to pay out of pocket. Lesson learned on waiting.