Sleep Apnea Nexus Letters Strengthen Your VA Disability Claim
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is perhaps the most difficult condition to get service-connected. Nexus letters can help.
HOw Can I Get Sleep Apnea Service Connected?
Sleep Apnea Secondary to Mental Health Conditions
Sleep Apnea Secondary to Mental Health Conditions
Sleep Apnea Secondary to Mental Health Conditions
Various psychiatric conditions can aggravate the course of obstructive sleep apnea including:
- Sleep Apnea Secondary to PTSD Nexus Letter
- Sleep Apnea Secondary to Other Trauma Stressor Related Disorder Nexus Letter
- Sleep Apnea Secondary to Anxiety Disorders Nexus Letter
- Sleep Apnea Secondary to Depressive Disorders Nexus Letter
Sleep Apnea Secondary to Sinusitis or Rhinitis
Sleep Apnea Secondary to Mental Health Conditions
Sleep Apnea Secondary to Mental Health Conditions
Both sinusitis and rhinitis affect the upper respiratory tract. There is ample research to support that concurrently suffering from either condition with sleep apnea leads to aggravation of sleep apnea symptoms. We will create a nexus letter that describes the pathophysiological connection between your upper respiratory system and obstructive sleep apnea.
Sleep Apnea Secondary to Obesity
Sleep Apnea Secondary to Asthma and other Chronic Respiratory Conditions
Sleep Apnea Secondary to Asthma and other Chronic Respiratory Conditions
Perhaps the strongest risk factor for developing obstructive sleep apnea is obesity. Obesity is defined as having a BMI greater than 30. You can calculate your BMI here. If a veteran's obesity can be linked to other service-connected injuries, then sleep apnea can be service-connected. Several conditions can cause obesity including mental health conditions, musculoskeletal injuries, etc.
Sleep Apnea Secondary to Asthma and other Chronic Respiratory Conditions
Sleep Apnea Secondary to Asthma and other Chronic Respiratory Conditions
Sleep Apnea Secondary to Asthma and other Chronic Respiratory Conditions
Any condition that affects the respiratory tract can negatively influence the course or symptomatology of obstructive sleep apnea. Sleep apnea may be claimed secondary to asthma, COPD, or chronic bronchitis,
Sleep Apne Nexus Letter: The Process
Step #1) Free Phone Consultation
During this free phone consultation, you will have the opportunity to discuss any medical conditions for which you are seeking service-connection and discuss how a nexus letter may be helpful. We will also explore the strengths and weakness of your claim, and determine if there may be other medical conditions for which you should consider filing claims.
Step #2) Records Review
In order to write a well-reasoned nexus letter, a review of your medical records will be completed.
Dr. Allen uses a HIPAA-compliant client portal where you will upload your relevant documents (e.g., DD 214, C-File, post military private medical records, VA medical records, prior rating decision letters, imaging, lab work, buddy letters, personal statements, etc.).
Step #3) Drafting Your Nexus Letter
After reviewing all of your records, Dr. Allen will then begin drafting your letter. Pertinent medicolegal language will be included as well as citations to medical literature to support all assertations presented in the nexus letter. If you have elected to have a DBQ completed, this document will also be completed.
Step #4) Receive Your Nexus Letter
If you're living with obstructive sleep apnea, we can help as you pursue service connection with VA disability benefits. Our team of healthcare professionals will work with you to create a personalized nexus letter.
What Conditions Can I Claim Secondary to Sleep Apnea?
Insomnia Disorder Nexus Letter
Major Depressive Disorder Nexus Letter
Major Depressive Disorder Nexus Letter
Co-morbid insomnia and sleep apnea (COMISA). If you've been diagnosed with sleep apnea, there is a high likelihood that you also suffer from insomnia disorder as well. Insomnia Disorder is a psychiatric condition. Veterans with COMISA can get service-connected for each condition separately.
Major Depressive Disorder Nexus Letter
Major Depressive Disorder Nexus Letter
Major Depressive Disorder Nexus Letter
Hypertension Nexus Letter
Migraine Headaches Nexus Letter
Migraine Headaches Nexus Letter
Migraine Headaches Nexus Letter
Migraine Headaches Nexus Letter
Migraine Headaches Nexus Letter