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    question Who has successfully linked sleep apnea to COPD in their VA claims?

    How many folks have successfully linked sleep apnea as a secondary condition to COPD in their claims?
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    question Is changing the cause for sleep apnea claim treated as new or supplemental?

    If a vet's claim for sleep apnea because of sinusitis was denied, and now they want to claim sleep apnea as being caused by their service-related PTSD, is this treated as a brand-new claim for sleep apnea, or is it considered a supplemental?
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    question Is it too late to add tinnitus to my claim after receiving a rating?

    I'm feeling somewhat foolish. I overlooked including tinnitus in my claim and received my rating in December 2023, after my separation in November. Is it advisable to claim it now? Currently, I'm experiencing a persistent ringing in my left ear, which I previously mistook for ambient noise in my...
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    question Are VA claims handled differently based on years of service?

    Is there a clear difference in the way claims are rated or managed depending on the length of service?
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