Sleep & Respiratory
Sleep apnea is one of the most valuable and most frequently denied VA claims, usually because the connection to service is not obvious on paper. It is also one of the most common secondary conditions, often linked to PTSD, weight gain from a service-connected injury, or sinus and breathing problems that began in service. Getting it right can mean a significant, lasting rating. These guides explain how the VA rates sleep apnea and how to build the direct or secondary connection.
Sleep apnea VA claims: connecting it to your service
One of the most commonly denied claims, usually over the service connection. How the VA rates sleep apnea and what evidence makes the link.
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Sleep apnea secondary to PTSD: the most common secondary claim
If you already have a PTSD rating, sleep apnea may be claimable as a secondary condition. How the connection works and what the VA needs to see.
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