Video: Sleep Apnea VA Disability Ratings: Is Sleep Apnea hard to prove for VA Disability Benefits?
For veterans filing for VA disability, sleep apnea can be a difficult condition to prove as service-connected. Although it is possible to prove service connection for sleep apnea through established regulations, the burden of proof falls upon the claimant. Without a current diagnosis and evidence linking the sleep apnea to service, this can often be quite challenging for veterans.
However, there are ways to establish service connection for sleep apnea even without a current diagnosis. Veterans can show that their sleep apnea began in service by providing medical records from when they were on active duty or by obtaining a nexus opinion from a medical professional that links their current symptoms or signs to an event or injury sustained during military service. Additionally, if a veteran has previously been diagnosed with sleep apnea, but their symptoms have worsened since they left the military, they may be able to prove an increase in disability by submitting medical evidence that shows a change in their condition.
00:00 Introduction to VA Sleep Apnea Ratings
00:41 0% VA Rating for Sleep Apnea
3:49 30% VA Rating for Sleep Apnea
6:07 50% VA Rating for Sleep Apnea
16:43 100% VA Rating for Sleep Apnea
In order to receive VA disability benefits for sleep apnea, veterans must ensure that all of the proof necessary is included in their claim. This includes any relevant service records, diagnosis records, or nexus opinions that support their case. Although proving service connection for sleep apnea can be challenging, it is possible with the right information and evidence. Veterans should consult a VA-accredited attorney or representative if they need assistance when filing a claim for VA disability benefits related to sleep apnea.
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