C&P Exams: Sleep Apnea

Learn how the VA evaluates sleep apnea with attorney Casey Walker from VA Disability Group. This video breaks down the process, from understanding the causes to assessing severity and navigating the rating schedule. Gain insights into crucial sections of the DBQ and key indicators of sleep apnea.

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Relevant Links:
https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/38/4.97
https://www.knowva.ebenefits.va.gov/system/templates/selfservice/va_ssnew/help/customer/locale/en-US/portal/554400000001018/content/554400000180516/M21-1-Part-IV-Subpart-i-Chapter-3-Section-B-Examination-Sufficiency-for-Specific-Disabilities%3FarticleViewContext=article_view_related_article
Link for DBQ:
https://benefits.va.gov/compensation/docs/Sleep_Apnea.pdf
Proposed sleep apnea changes links:
https://news.va.gov/press-room/va-proposes-updates-to-rating-schedule-for-respiratory-auditory-and-mental-disorders/
https://news.va.gov/100285/va-proposes-updates-to-disability-rating-schedules-for-respiratory-auditory-and-mental-disorders-body-systems/
Time Stamps:
00:00 - Introduction to Sleep Apnea
00:13 - Current State and Diagnosis of Sleep Apnea
00:29 - Types of Sleep Apnea Explained
01:18 - Understanding the Rating Schedule for Sleep Apnea
02:00 - Importance of Sleep Studies for Diagnosis
02:38 - Preparing for the C&P Examination
03:04 - CPAP Machines and Their Significance in Treatment
03:34 - CPAP Usage and Automatic Evaluations
04:03 - Proving Sleep Apnea is Service-Connected
04:42 - The Inspire Surgical Implant and Future Treatments
05:10 - Completing the Disability Benefits Questionnaire (DBQ)
05:35 - Linking Medical History with Service-Connected Conditions
06:03 - Importance of Demonstrating Sleep Study Results
06:25 - Proposed Changes to Sleep Apnea Regulations
07:59 - New Regulations and Their Impact on Veterans
08:21 - Advice for Veterans Considering Filing a Claim
08:44 - Conclusion