Hope I am posting to the right forum section. Thanks for all the advice & tips in advance.
I am currently rated at 70% VA & 30% DoD PDRL.
Effective 13-May-2019 I will separate from the Army & Effective 14-May-2019 I will be placed on the PDRL. I will begin my transition leave starting 23-April-2019 through 13-May-2019.
Today, 28-March-2019, I had a follow up appointment with the Sleep Disorder Clinic. I have already been previously diagnosed by the Army/VA for severe Insomnia. I received a rating of 30% for that alone. The Colonel who saw me today informed me that my Sleep Study results showed that I had 247 instances of hypoxia. I was told that my Sleep Apnea score was 49.9. I fall into the Severe category for Sleep Apnea. My wife & I were truly stunned about hearing all of this. I am now awaiting a Civilian Sleep Disorder Clinic to schedule me to come in and receive an APAP machine (newer technology of the CPAP machine).
My biggest concern right now is filing a Supplemental Claim with the VA since my MEDB process is finalized. When should/can I begin the process to file the supplemental claim for the Severe Sleep Apnea? Is this usually a lengthy/difficult process? In y’alls honest opinion, is there a possibility that my VA rating of 70% could jump up to 80-100%?
Again, thank you for any and all help. The PEB Forum has been a God send since I started my MEDB process back in late October. I hope this thread will be able to assist others in the same boat as me.
I am currently rated at 70% VA & 30% DoD PDRL.
Effective 13-May-2019 I will separate from the Army & Effective 14-May-2019 I will be placed on the PDRL. I will begin my transition leave starting 23-April-2019 through 13-May-2019.
Today, 28-March-2019, I had a follow up appointment with the Sleep Disorder Clinic. I have already been previously diagnosed by the Army/VA for severe Insomnia. I received a rating of 30% for that alone. The Colonel who saw me today informed me that my Sleep Study results showed that I had 247 instances of hypoxia. I was told that my Sleep Apnea score was 49.9. I fall into the Severe category for Sleep Apnea. My wife & I were truly stunned about hearing all of this. I am now awaiting a Civilian Sleep Disorder Clinic to schedule me to come in and receive an APAP machine (newer technology of the CPAP machine).
My biggest concern right now is filing a Supplemental Claim with the VA since my MEDB process is finalized. When should/can I begin the process to file the supplemental claim for the Severe Sleep Apnea? Is this usually a lengthy/difficult process? In y’alls honest opinion, is there a possibility that my VA rating of 70% could jump up to 80-100%?
Again, thank you for any and all help. The PEB Forum has been a God send since I started my MEDB process back in late October. I hope this thread will be able to assist others in the same boat as me.