![]() ![]() ![]() This would be the most difficult basis and would require a medical opinion linking the condition to the in-service exposure. This would be a way to service connect sleep apnea on a direct basis, but without showing that Veteran’s symptoms started in service. Service Connection on a Direct Basisįinally, sleep apnea may be service connected as due to an in-service cause such as burn pits, sand inhalation, oil fires, or pollutants. In every case, a medical opinion is needed to link the condition to sleep apnea. Other common conditions which can lead to service connection for sleep apnea include: If a Veteran snores and has been service connected for post-traumatic stress disorder, they should consult with a doctor to see if they also have sleep apnea. Studies have shown a link between post-traumatic stress disorder and sleep apnea, enough to meet the standard for service connection. One of the most common of these conditions is post-traumatic stress disorder ( PTSD). Sleep apnea can also be service connected secondary to another service-connected condition. Secondary Service Connection for Sleep Apnea For instance, a Veteran might get a friend or fellow Veteran in service to submit a buddy statement saying the Veteran often nodded off at work due to extreme fatigue and they would snore when they did. If they don’t have the condition documented in service, they can always get spouses, bunkmates, or former colleagues to corroborate the symptoms they exhibited in service. If a Veteran starts snoring and gasping in his or her sleep while in service, the should be able to obtain service connection for the condition. As stated above, many Veterans simply start showing symptoms while they’re in the military. Sleep apnea can be service connected several ways. Many Veterans start snoring in service and don’t realize until many years later that they have sleep apnea. One of the most common service-connected sleep disorders is sleep apnea, which is a sleep-related breathing disorder. If you need assistance with your VA claim for your sleeping disorder, contact Berry Law to see if we can help. We’ll look at when a sleep disorder may be service connected on a direct or secondary basis and explore how those disorders are rated.Ĭurrently, the VA recognizes the following three sleeping disorders:īerry Law has helped Veterans with each of these sleeping problems. Here, we’ll explore the variables which go into analyzing whether three common sleep disorders may be service-connected. ![]() With the serious dangers associated with sleep problems, Veterans might wonder if their sleep disorder might be service-connectable. A lack of sleep can cause anything from decreased efficiency and irritability to a higher risk of heart attacks. In addition to being incredibly frustrating, sleep deprivation can cause serious psychological and physical health problems. Many Veterans experience trouble sleeping, which can be maddening. VA Service Connected Sleeping Disorders Posted byīy Stephani Bennett, Attorney at Law and US Air Force Veteran ![]()
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