Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea affects thousands of Veterans each year. Many Veterans get their sleep apnea due to their military service. Because their condition is caused by service, they qualify for disability benefits, including monthly financial compensation.

Millions of Veterans receive disability benefits for traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and sleep apnea. However, some Veterans develop sleep apnea symptoms directly caused or aggravated by their TBIs. If this is the case for you,

Many Veterans experience asthma, while others experience sleep apnea. However, plenty of Veterans experience both conditions simultaneously.  Although asthma and sleep apnea are often considered separate medical conditions, they can aggravate each other. Asthma can

The US military frequently used burn pits to eliminate toxic and standard waste during several conflicts, including Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. While burn pits may have been convenient waste disposal methods at

Throughout the Iraq war and similar conflicts, the US military frequently used burn pits to eliminate toxic and standard waste. While burn pits may have been convenient waste disposal methods at the time, they may

Many Veterans who have been diagnosed with PTSD are also facing symptoms of sleep apnea. This has led to Veterans questioning the link between PTSD and sleep apnea. More specifically, what is the risk factor

by Stephani Bennett, Attorney at Law and US Air Force Veteran Many Veterans experience trouble sleeping, which can be maddening. In addition to being incredibly frustrating, sleep deprivation can cause serious psychological and physical health

One of the more common late-developing disabilities that Veterans suffer from is obstructive sleep apnea. An estimated 22 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea, making the condition far from unique to the Veteran population. Many

Active duty military members have been shown to be more susceptible to sleep disorders, such as sleep apnea. The causes of sleep apnea in military members and Veterans can be related to toxin exposure (such

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a trauma and stressor related disorder that has received widespread attention since the current wars in Iraq and Afghanistan began. Common symptoms of PTSD include, but are not limited to,