sleep apnea

Has anyone had experience linking two conditions together to create one "unfit" ruling? For my personal case I was diagnosed with scoliosis in Sep 2025, I am a flyer so I am DNIF. Acceptable range is 30 degrees, I measured 44 at worst and the other two angles are 22 and 25 I believe. Completed...

I was MEB'd for "bipolar ii disorder (also claimed as insomnia)" with a 70% rating. (70% DOD permanently retired, 90% VA). One of my claimed conditions was sleep apnea, and QTC conducted the exam and found that I have "moderate obstructive sleep apnea". The exam results were in my MEB package...

Hey everyone, Currently in the C&P exam phase of my MEB. My sleep study results just came in and I have moderate sleep apnea and require a CPAP. I know there is a possible VA update to how it is rated though. My questions are: 1) is there any way of knowing when it will be implemented if it...

Hello all, I just found this site and did a search hoping to find an answer to my question, but didn't have any luck. So, I thought I would sign up and post my first question. Here goes... To give a little background on my situation; I retired from the military in the late 90's and have been...

I am currently recommended for two different conditions, one is plantar fasciitis and the other is severe obstructive sleep apnea that results in hypersomnia. I have a cpap, but it still hasn't fully help my condition although it helps. I have a permanent profile for both conditions and am...

Hello everyone. My proposed findings came back and I went over them with my attorney. Currently sitting at 70% TDRL (mental health) and 100% VA, Not P&T. However when we were reviewing the findings we noticed that my Sleep Apnea rating was not included in the total. (Sleep apnea W/ CPAP, did...

I was discharged from the Marine Corps for having a dissociative disorder following a traumatic head injury while in the military and during operational hours while on duty. Following the injury, I had whiteouts and blank spells where I did not know what I was doing during a period up to two...

Quick question: I have been diagnosed with sleep apnea/restless leg syndrome through a sleep study conducted 8 months ago. I'm waiting for my VA rating on both conditions. Upon being diagnosed with sleep apnea I was provided with a CPAP for use. I gave the machine a good run (~3 months) of...

Hello and thank you all who reply. I'm going through the IDES and on my cliam it says " snoring without apnea, requires oral appliance. NOW I have actually been diagnosed with sleep apnea and require the use of a cpap. I have the sleep study and my pcm's notes on it stating my diagnoses. All I...

So I am more than likely going to be referred to a PEB here soon for chronic migraines. With that said, it looks like if my case gets sent to a PEB they will evaluate more than just what I’m being boarded for. Is this correct? I also have sleep apnea (with CPAP), depression, and anxiety. What is...

Hello all, I have been diagnosed with snoring without apnea. I have had two take home kits now. First one, AHI 14.4. My most recent one, AHI of 16.1. When I did the overnight study, my AHI was 3... I have hypersomnia and am always tired, poor concentration, I can sleep for 15 hours and wake up...

My husband is just starting the MEB process. A few years ago he was diagnosed with a herniated disc and degenerative disc disease and had back surgery. Soon after he was diagnosed with OSA (sleep apnea). I just found a VA claim where the veteran was able to have his sleep apnea be a secondary...

Good Day everyone, just completed my Initial RILO with my PEBLO. Explained I was 100% ok with Full MEB. Asthma Diagnosis FEV1/FVC: 45% Sleep Apnea Diagnosis w/ CPAP: AHI: 16.2 Commanders Intent and Supervision are on board with Full MEB due to frequently being sent home, medical...

Hello All, I'm currently going through a MEB for BH conditions, with one of my symptoms being insomnia. I've been on several different sleep meds, and most have been marginally effective. I was given a sleep study earlier this year and found I was just below the threshold for sleep apnea. My...

I was medically retired from the Army on 30 January 2017 and was given 60% DoD 70% VA now the VA has diagnosed me with Sleep Apnea and I have the machine is it possible for my VA rating to increase?

Good Afternoon I have 18 years active Army and currently am stationed in Germany. For the past 4 years I have had Gastro issues that have been Documented. I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Chronic Proctitis, Gastritis, Chrohns Disease, and Encopresis not due to a substance or known physiological...

Looking for some insight... I will be meeting w/ my PCM on 2/13 to do my NARSUM. I'm being boarded for: 1. Coronary heart disease requiring triple bypass surgery on 11/28/16. 2. Myasthenia Gravis. 3. Obstructive Sleep Apnea. 4. Chronic Small Fiber Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy. (Testing...

Hello all, I am currenlty AD ARMY with 16+ years. 6 years ago i was diagnosed with DDD bulged/ herniated disks and mild/ moderate arthritis. I was placed on a P2 and have struggled through APFTs and HT/ WTs to stay within standards. My back problems have not improved and the DDD over time have...

I have moderate obstructive sleep apnea and I have recently been issued a permanent P2 profile stating that I need to use my CPAP machine at least 4 hours a night for 70% of nights and cannot be deployed anywhere without reliable electricity. I'm currently in TRADOC and will head back to an...

I am a staff sergeant with about 12 years TIS and I was just diagnosed with moderate obstructive sleep apnea last week. A year or two ago I was diagnosed with chronic non-allergic rhinitis as well. I am a 13B by trade and after I completed my recruiting tour I attempted to reclass to 35P. I...