Physician Assistant and prior C&P examiner Leah Bucholz discusses Primary or Direct VA Disability service connection for Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
Leah addresses the issue of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in veterans and its relation to VA disability claims. She explains that OSA occurs when throat muscles relax during sleep, causing airway obstruction. For a VA service connection, she notes that a sleep apnea diagnosis must be confirmed by a polysomnogram (sleep study). Leah discusses two types of service connections: primary and secondary. Primary connection is possible if OSA was diagnosed during active duty, while secondary connection relates to OSA resulting from another service-connected condition like mental health disorders or medication side effects. She emphasizes the importance of supporting evidence, such as buddy statements, to substantiate undiagnosed OSA during service.

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