Sleep Apnea VA Claims Review

VA Claim/Sleep Apnea Review

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The following is how I requested a copy of my claims folder:

https://www.vba.va.gov/pubs/forms/VBA-21-4138-ARE.pdf

(1) “I would like a copy of my entire claims file to include all service treatment records, personnel records, DD 214 and rating decision/s to include code sheet and any compensation and pension exam from the VA and any third-party contractors. The entire electronic claim folder on CD.”

Fax and Mail to:
1. Department of Veteran Affairs Intake Center, 844-531-7818
2. Department of Veteran Affairs Evidence Intake Center, P.O. Box 5235, Janesville, WI, 53547-5235
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M21 III.iv.4.F.5.a. Sleep Apnea and Sleep Studies
Receipt of medical evidence disclosing a diagnosis of sleep apnea without confirmation by a sleep study is sufficient to trigger the duty to assist for scheduling an examination if the other provisions of 38 CFR 3.159(c)(4) have been satisfied. However, such evidence is not sufficient to award SC for sleep apnea.

When clinical examination leads to the conclusion that symptoms of sleep apnea are present, the subsequent diagnosis of sleep apnea must be confirmed by sleep study for compensation purposes.
• Do not establish SC for sleep apnea that has not been confirmed by a sleep study.
• However, if clinical indicators of sleep apnea are not found on examination, a sleep study is not required to rule out the sleep apnea diagnosis.
Important: Accept a home sleep study only if
• it has been clinically determined that the Veteran can be appropriately evaluated by a home sleep study, and
• a competent medical provider has evaluated the results.
• (4) Providing medical examinations or obtaining medical opinions. (i) In a claim for disability compensation, VA will provide a medical examination or obtain a medical opinion based upon a review of the evidence of record if VA determines it is necessary to decide the claim. A medical examination or medical opinion is necessary if the information and evidence of record does not contain sufficient competent medical evidence to decide the claim, but:
• (A) Contains competent lay or medical evidence of a current diagnosed disability or persistent or recurrent symptoms of disability;
• (B) Establishes that the veteran suffered an event, injury or disease in service, or has a disease or symptoms of a disease listed in §3.309, §3.313, §3.316, and §3.317 manifesting during an applicable presumptive period provided the claimant has the required service or triggering event to qualify for that presumption; and
• (C) Indicates that the claimed disability or symptoms may be associated with the established event, injury, or disease in service or with another service-connected disability.

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DISCLAIMER: I am not an adviser or VA representative. These videos are for educational purposes only. While it is possible to maximize your benefits, it’s solely your responsibility to become educated on the VA disability compensation claims process. It is imperative that you conduct your own research. I am merely sharing my opinion with no guarantee of any benefits.

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Видео Sleep Apnea VA Claims Review канала Dewayne Kimble