sleep

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...

I was just curious to see if any one knows how idiopathic hypersomnia is rated by the VA. I know it’s a newer condition and it is neurogenic. I can’t find any thing in the schedule of ratings for it. Any help would be appreciated.

I am being worked up for Narcolepsy currently and I have completed the blood work. HLA-DQA1*0102: Postive HLA-DQB1*0602: Postive The blood work confirms that I have the genetic markers. I haven’t had issues with narcolepsy till after my last deployment were I just felt fatigued all the time...

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 DOS is mid july and I've had my package pushed to AFPC twice while being denied due to lack of detials. I have trouble wearing my mask so I've stopped wearing it after trying multiple mask styles. I've now had an adnoidectomy and am schedule for PPP in mid may. Obviously, if its decided...

Has anyone went through more than one MEB for separate mental health conditions at the same time? Curious of the process/results/ratings?

Since early in my career (4 years in now) I've had sleep troubles. I CAN NOT WAKE UP ON TIME!!!! I'm being sent to a Neurological sleep specialist and when he tells me what I already know to be true, ill be submitted for MEB. I'm just trying to get ahead of the game right now and I'm terrified...

Ok I was told by my Psychologist my condition would require me getting med boarded that I should think about medical retirement so she went ahead and build my packet and then submitted it to the panel on the 15 June 2016. On the 21 June 2016 They called me verified some admin data and inform me...

Hey everyone, I am new to all this, but I was hoping to get help and some clarification. I was recently diagnosed with sleep apnea and have been given a CRAP machine by the VA. Is this still ratable at 50%? Also, does it have to be linked to a specific thing that happened in military...