![]() ![]() VA presumes certain chronic, unexplained symptoms existing for 6 months or more are related to Gulf War service without regard to cause. Examples include irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), functional dyspepsia, and functional abdominal pain syndrome.Undiagnosed illnesses with symptoms that may include but are not limited to: abnormal weight loss, fatigue, cardiovascular disease, muscle and joint pain, headache, menstrual disorders, neurological and psychological problems, skin conditions, respiratory disorders, and sleep disturbances. Functional condition refers to an abnormal function of an organ, without a structural alteration in the tissues. ![]() Other symptoms may include insomnia, morning stiffness, headache, and memory problems.Functional gastrointestinal disorders, a group of conditions marked by chronic or recurrent symptoms related to any part of the gastrointestinal tract. Ĭronic Fatigue Syndrome, a condition of long-term and severe fatigue that is not relieved by rest and is not directly caused by other conditions.Fibromyalgia, a condition characterized by widespread muscle pain. NOT when it comes to GWI.Īs Paul Harvey says. And the benefit of the doubt goes to the veteran. I am soooo tired of reading that standard format statement when the rules are not followed. YOU HAVE NOT PROVIDED A LINK (NEXUS) THAT INDICATES YOUR CURRENT SLEEP APNEA CONDITION WAS INCURRED IN OR CAUSED BY SERVICE NOR DO THE SERVICE TREATMENT RECORDS DOCUMENT A SLEEP APNEA CONDITION. TO ESTABLISH SERVICE CONNECTION ON A DIRECT BASIS THE FOLLOWING IS NEEDED: EVIDENCE WHICH DEMOSTRATES A PERMANENT RESIDUAL OR CHRONIC DISABILITY,A CURRENT DIAGNOSIS,AND A NEXUS OR LINK BETWEEN MILITARY SERVICE AND THE CURRENT DIAGNOSIS. ![]() YOUR SERVICE TREATMENT RECORDS DO NOT CONTAIN COMPLAINTS,TREATMENT, OR DIAGNOSIS FOR THIS CONDITION. SLEEP APNEA DENIAL REASON* THE EVIDENCE DOES NOT SHOW AN EVENT,DISEASE,OR INJURY IN SERVICE * WE DID NOT FIND A LINK BETWEEN SLEEP APNEA AND MILITARY SERVICE. Can anyone give me some guidence on how to best attack this situation and bring a positive ending to this claim. My first exam I was issued a CPAP machine. I have requested a VA sleep study to confirm the first diagnoses. I was diagnosed in 2005 with SA, and no, it was never in my SMR since in 1993 it was not a well known issue, at least not to me. The VA stated SLEEP APNEA (now claimed as sleep disturbance) THE EVIDENCE DOES NOT SUPPORT A CHANGE IN OUR PRIOR DECISION.THEREFORE,WE ARE CONFIRMING THE PREVIOUS DENIAL OF THIS CLAIM. I am well aware of the issues with associated with trying to show the nexus SC. I am looking for the best way to address the appeal, I have read several postings suggesting both PTSD and or GWI as a "sleep disturbance". One of which is Sleep Apnea, I have already filed my NOD in ref to the SA. I was denied for a host of medical issues that the Dr's at the C&P's stated I had, but the raters denied SC. I am a Gulf War Vet and retired in 1993 I received my rating from the VA a few weeks ago, I have been rated at 70%.ġ0% Chronic Bronchitis associated with Asbestos ![]()
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