Veterans Disability Info Blog

The lack of sleep is a common occurrence for active duty members of the military. Unfortunately, insomnia is a serious issue that can cause lasting health problems now and in the future. For veterans struggling with sleep disruptions, a VA benefits claim may be appropriate. If you are considering a […]

Not getting enough sleep can have a significant impact on your physical and mental health. Sleep is the time where your body is able to heal itself and recharge, and insomnia can lead to a cascade of health issues that might not otherwise be an issue. Insomnia is especially common […]

Veterans may be prone to developing both sleep apnea and sinusitis due to military service, potentially qualifying them for a VA rating for sleep apnea secondary to sinusitis. For more information on sleep apnea VA ratings—including eligibility requirements, how to obtain a nexus letter for sleep apnea related to sinusitis, […]

Allergic rhinitis is a common condition among veterans, often resulting from exposure to toxic substances such as airborne burn pit toxins and Agent Orange. Many veterans diagnosed with allergic rhinitis may subsequently develop sleep apnea. When allergic rhinitis triggers or aggravates sleep apnea, the resulting conditions can severely impact productivity, […]

As experienced VA disability lawyers, we know that sleep apnea and tinnitus are common and often debilitating conditions observed among military veterans. Current scientific research indicates a potential correlation between the two, suggesting that tinnitus may qualify as a secondary condition to sleep apnea.  Veterans diagnosed with both sleep apnea […]

Veterans suffering from insomnia can experience cognitive difficulties that directly impact their personal and professional lives. If you or a loved one is suffering from service-connected insomnia, the insomnia VA rating you are assigned determines your eligibility for benefits, and a VA disability lawyer can help. Following are answers to […]

Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder in which there are frequent episodes during which an individual’s breathing stops and starts again while they are sleeping. These disturbances result in poor-quality sleep and reduced oxygen flow to the brain, in turn leading to symptoms that can impact their day-to-day lives and […]

Veterans who have a current diagnosis for a service-related condition qualify for VA disability benefits including medical coverage, and in some instances tax-free disability payments. Determining whether or not you qualify for coverage requires an assessment of your sleep apnea, including the completion of a sleep study. A sleep study […]

Sleep apnea is a respiratory disorder that leads to multiple awakenings at night, negatively impacting the quality of the sufferer’s sleep. If you are experiencing sleep apnea that is related to your qualifying service in the U.S. military, or it has developed due to a condition you have already been […]

If you or a loved one is suffering from sleep apnea as a result of an event, injury, or illness during qualifying active service or due to a primary service-related condition, you are eligible to receive VA disability benefits. The sleep apnea VA rating that you receive will determine whether […]