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Is editing the original post not allowed? Edit for OP: TLDR: migraines rated at 0% despite symptoms and evidence aligning to 50% -- symptoms are completely prostrating and high frequency; evidence included medication history, neurology appointments and history, ER/urgent care notes, MANY buddy...

I do not have a CPAP. My sleep apnea is diagnosed as "mild" sleep apnea and I was prescribed some type of mouthpiece as opposed to the full-blown CPAP. Thanks for asking that, as I may try to see about getting another sleep study done; when I had mine, I unfortunately slept better than normal so...

Good and bad news... The wonderful news is that someone at the DAV just let me know my claim is currently rated at 80%!! I am very happy and shocked to see that. The total claim is still not finalized, so some are still pending, but the finalized ones are Mental Health for 70%, Sleep Apnea...

Thank you all for your responses.

Would you please tell me what all these acronyms mean? I am not familiar with them. Also, I do not have a rating yet. I am still waiting on that.

How do I file for an appeal and FPEB? From the picture of the notes, I was found fit for migraines, but the provider lied about the frequency and intensity.

What is a VARR and how do I do that?

I just found the notes from my C&P exam for migraines and I am very upset to say the least. 3c should say 1-2, and 4a&b should both say yes. I told the examiner how extreme my migraines are…that I get at least 1-2 a WEEK, that they completely wipe me out for the entire day and the next day, at...

I’m going through BDD and have had all of my exams so far (except dental….). I added chronic fatigue syndrome after I initially applied. Do I need to request another exam?

I’m going through BDD and have had all of my exams so far (except dental….). I added fibromyalgia after I initially applied. Do I need to request another exam?

I’m about to separate and have had (almost) all of my exams. I’m very scared at the thought that my migraines and back pain will be judged as not service connected. When I first came in, I was young and dumb and said that I did have these both before service. However, how they both are now are...

I mean that as in I don’t know if I will be able to physically remain here if I stay in longer.

I see. Thanks. I really don’t know if I’d be able to make it for the long term if I stayed in longer.

Yeah… a huge portion of this base has issues with all of our PCMs. ETS 17 September. Unfortunately yes they are just taking the easy way out. I should have had the MEB process started way sooner than it did but my PCM kept pushing it back and the patient advocate was useless. I’m just going to...

I was going to be MEB’d but my providers decided against it at IRILO — they said they didn’t want to keep me in longer.