ValorAI claim prep guide
Sleep Apnea Secondary Claim Guide
Map a secondary sleep apnea pathway from your primary service-connected condition to the evidence the VA expects.
Checklist
- Identify the primary service-connected condition (PTSD, sinusitis, rhinitis, etc.).
- Obtain a sleep study or current diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea.
- Document how the primary condition contributes to or aggravates sleep apnea.
- Collect nexus-friendly medical opinions or treatment notes when available.
- List CPAP use, fatigue, and daytime functioning impacts for your claim narrative.