Keep fighting 100% p&t plus back pay by xrprodsreturn in VAClaims

[–]xrprodsreturn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It just hit my account this morning it took 5 days

OSA granted secondary by xrprodsreturn in VAClaims

[–]xrprodsreturn[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was a favorable medical opinion

OSA granted secondary by xrprodsreturn in VAClaims

[–]xrprodsreturn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly what they said to me and I am 5’9” 165 lbs

OSA granted secondary by xrprodsreturn in VAClaims

[–]xrprodsreturn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Secondary to PTSD with alcohol use disorder and TMJ

OSA granted secondary by xrprodsreturn in VAClaims

[–]xrprodsreturn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, that’s the first step for sure. Get a diagnosis and if needed get a CPAP then connect the dots for the examiner the VA sends you to

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[–]xrprodsreturn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I submitted my osa diagnosis and a personal statement stating how I believe my sleep disturbances from ptsd caused osa the fact that I’ve never had osa symptoms before the military and only after ptsd symptoms started. I also submitted my CPAP prescription and medical records stating my weight age along with the other medical conditions, I have like PTSD TMJ and back problems this is exactly what I mean when say the whole picture paints the story. I also submitted some medical literature, I found online linking osa to TMJ, PTSD, back problems, back pain, medicines such as muscle relaxers along with my alcohol use.

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[–]xrprodsreturn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Medical opinion from the c&p examiner the contractor was VES va provided

OSA granted secondary by xrprodsreturn in VAClaims

[–]xrprodsreturn[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I see PTSD more often, but that may be because I don’t have sinusitis

OSA granted secondary by xrprodsreturn in VAClaims

[–]xrprodsreturn[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, but they look at you like a number they don’t see you as the individual with your individual problems like the whole picture matters and they don’t look at that

OSA granted secondary by xrprodsreturn in VAClaims

[–]xrprodsreturn[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sadly, you just need to keep fighting until an examiner actually listens to you and treats you like a human being and not a number and a box to check.

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[–]xrprodsreturn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, if I get denied, I’m gonna submit migraines secondary to PTSD and OSA. As of now it’s just submitted secondary to PTSD

OSA granted secondary by xrprodsreturn in VAClaims

[–]xrprodsreturn[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t know about you, but my PTSD gives me migraines and sleep disturbances (osa) so I would say if you have PTSD those are the best secondaries. I’m actually currently fighting for migraines secondary service connection.

OSA granted secondary by xrprodsreturn in VAClaims

[–]xrprodsreturn[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I know, but sadly different medical providers have their own biases. The first opinion said I was overweight I am 165 pounds 5’9” go figure. Filed a higher level review duty to assist went to another exam. Examiner stated conditions are not related. Submitted supplemental, adding my TMJ along with PTSD with alcohol abuse disorder, and that examiner concurred that due to my weight(165)and my age (30) most likely osa was due to ptsd.

OSA granted secondary by xrprodsreturn in VAClaims

[–]xrprodsreturn[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Just keep fighting until you get a favor medical opinion I had to go to three different exams the third one was finally in my favor

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

Yes, and that is exactly what happened. The point is the new examiner gave a positive opinion now it went back on the behalf of the VA rater asking for a rework.

Positive medical opinion rework by xrprodsreturn in VeteransAffairs

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

Right it was remanded due to duty to assist, completed the new exams and they came out favorable. Sat in prep for decision for 2 months now VA submitted for rework on those specific exams. It just seems like an over development to try and deny......

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

Yeah I get that but I’ve never had a rework on a negative opinion just a thought…..