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I was denied sleep apnea and was not evaluated or even spoke to anyone regarding it. The VA stated “not service connected”. How do i file an appeal? I was approved 10% for tinnitus. Also how do i go about getting an ID card to allow for base access? (New law which starts jan 1)
Posted 6 y ago
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Write a letter to the VA expressing you appeal and explain why in great detail. . They will send you more forms to fill out. Don't do any appeals online. Do everything hard copy and signed by you and saved at your local clerk of court. Nest step if they just grant you nothing or too little, write your state representative and attach your court copies. You not use email! What state do you live in?
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When you say you were never evaluated or spoke to anyone about the apnea.....do you mean you were never evaluated nor spoke to anyone about your apnea while you were in? If you suffered apnea while in the service but never evaluated for it/never documented in your military medical records, you are going to have one hell of an uphill battle getting the VA to say it was service connected.
As for the ID part, I would recommend you speak with the nearest base to you. Will probably have to get a day/visitor pass and then go the base ID office to find out.
As for the ID part, I would recommend you speak with the nearest base to you. Will probably have to get a day/visitor pass and then go the base ID office to find out.
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1SG (Join to see)
SSgt B. DeCair - It should have said what the evidence considered was, and if not found as service-connected the reason why.
I literally make these letters every day, and the specific elements on the letter are required to be listed, not just "nope".
I literally make these letters every day, and the specific elements on the letter are required to be listed, not just "nope".
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SSgt B. DeCair
Ok. I will double check but im pretty sure it said “not service connected” thank you again1SG (Join to see)
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PO1 Orlando Miller
The letter you received from the VA will state your next options. You will need to file a Notice of Disagreement (NOD) or an appeal if you've received a Statement of the Case (SOC). As SFC mentioned, if a sleep disorder was not documented in your active duty
file, you have an arduous task in front of you. Additionally, if don't have a medical diagnosis as a result of a sleep study, claiming sleep apnea and its nexus to active duty service will be tough. In no way am I saying it's impossible, however, it will be an uphill
battle.
file, you have an arduous task in front of you. Additionally, if don't have a medical diagnosis as a result of a sleep study, claiming sleep apnea and its nexus to active duty service will be tough. In no way am I saying it's impossible, however, it will be an uphill
battle.
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