I went with a friend to her DAV appointment to file claims and the rep really confused us.
1. She was involved in a car accident right off base (after work hours), and the rep claimed that the VA might not approve it, because it didn’t happen while in uniform. She went straight to the emergency room (on base), and has been going to therapy for her back and shoulder. Will that get service connected?
2. She was issued a APAP for mild OSA (6 episodes an hour). The rep claimed she would not get service connected due to it not being a CPAP.
I am just looking for accurate answers from the VA rules, just trying to understand the process!
Thanks!
1. She was involved in a car accident right off base (after work hours), and the rep claimed that the VA might not approve it, because it didn’t happen while in uniform. She went straight to the emergency room (on base), and has been going to therapy for her back and shoulder. Will that get service connected?
2. She was issued a APAP for mild OSA (6 episodes an hour). The rep claimed she would not get service connected due to it not being a CPAP.
I am just looking for accurate answers from the VA rules, just trying to understand the process!
Thanks!