While I was AD I had a few sleep studies, but didn’t have full-blown sleep apnea to where I needed a cpap. I had lung cancer (non-smoker) and asthma as well. When I got my VA rating it included 30% for lung cancer/asthma, with additional disabilities 80% total. Sleep apnea was not rated or counted as service-connected. I’m guessing since I didn’t have a official diagnosis. I’ve been going to the VA clinic regularly and my pcm recommended another sleep study. By the time I got through all of the appointments/sleep study a year has passed since separating. I’m now diagnosed with sleep apnea and need cpap.
Question is, what would be the next best step to take now that I’ve busted the year mark and can no longer do NoD? Do I just open a new claim, re-open the original, etc? Im guessing one thing I’ll need is for the doc to complete Nexus letter. Any other advice/recommendations are greatly appreciated.
Question is, what would be the next best step to take now that I’ve busted the year mark and can no longer do NoD? Do I just open a new claim, re-open the original, etc? Im guessing one thing I’ll need is for the doc to complete Nexus letter. Any other advice/recommendations are greatly appreciated.