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Q369: While in the Army I broke my jaw and nose in a transportation accident during an exercise. I now have full blown sleep apnea. Would my broken jaw and nose I received in the Army be a good enough claim to prove military related disability?
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A1: Yes you may be able to get compensated for that, BUT you need a doctor to write a statement that they feel your current sleep apnea condition could be related to that accident . (And military records of that accident) (BS) 2/27/20
A2: It will depend on the nature of the sleep apnea. If it is "obstructive" sleep apnea, you may have a claim. If it is "central" sleep apnea, you would probably not have a claim. Central sleep apnea is caused by a decrease in the "action" of breathing the body doesn't try as hard to breathe properly. Obstructive sleep apnea is caused by a block in the airways, like a narrowing of the airway passages or an excess of mucus. This causes severe snoring. Mixed sleep apnea is a combination of both central and obstructive. (RJ) 3/23/20