If you suffer from chronic pain, you may be eligible to receive disability compensation benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Under a recent court of appeals decision, the VA must provide VA disability benefits for chronic pain and chronic pain syndrome even if the pain has no diagnosed cause. This means veterans suffering from unexplained or undiagnosed chronic pain can apply for disability benefits and potentially receive higher payouts than previously available.
For those with a diagnosis of sleep apnea secondary to chronic pain syndrome, there is the potential for even higher payouts. The VA can pay disability compensation for sleep apnea caused by the same condition that gives rise to the chronic pain. To be eligible for this, you will need medical evidence linking your chronic pain and sleep apnea.
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1:12 Is sleep apnea secondary to chronic pain?
3:09 Is it possible to detect chronic pain syndrome in a VA sleep study?
The main factor that affects your benefits is how much you are affected by your chronic pain syndrome. The higher your disability rating, the more you will be paid for your sleep apnea.
It is important to note that the VA will not award compensation for a condition unless it is directly linked to another disability. This means if you have chronic pain and also suffer from sleep apnea, only the pain rating can be used in determining your overall benefits. Therefore, it is essential to have evidence linking the two conditions and getting a proper diagnosis.
Getting the disability compensation you need is possible with a sleep apnea claim secondary to chronic pain syndrome. With the right medical evidence and the right approach to filing your claim, you can unlock higher payouts from the VA for your chronic pain-related condition.
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