I was recently diagnosed with SA and given a CPAP 2 weeks ago.  I have also been on Provigil for a year now.  How long does it take to acutally feel like you had a good night sleep?  Also, how does the military rate SA with a CPAP as a disability?  I haven't seen any clear guidance on it.  Thanks.


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Machine: Respironics Series M Auto CPAP with C-Flex and heated humidifier
Mask: Ultra Mirage Full Face

Jim,

38 CFR Book C-Schedule for Rating Disabilities
The Respiratory System

6847     Sleep Apnea Syndromes (Obstructive, Central, Mixed):

        Chronic respiratory failure with carbon dioxide retention or cor
            pulmonale, or; requires tracheostomy    100  
        Requires use of breathing assistance device such as continuous
            airway pressure (CPAP) machine    50  
        Persistent day-time hypersomnolence     30
        Asymptomatic but with documented sleep disorder breathing    0

So I was reading the Fort Benning WLC guide today and according to the manual, they will deny anyone who can't do all parts of the course. Seeing as I need that to be promoted or maintain SGT, does anyone have any experience with this? Can I somehow waive WLC as a result of my permanent profile for sleep apnea? Anyone heard of this happening?

E8 Air National Guard AGR with 24 years.   I am scheduled to retire Sep 2009 due to BRAC, but this changes things.

Long story short, I was diagnosed with Mild/Moderate sleep apnea in 1991 and prescribed with a CPAP by the Air National Gaurd/Air Force.  recently they found out I have sleep apena, I know... I asked the same question "glad you found it so soon" (after yearly non-comp and comp physicals) and now they want to MEB me, unless I get a specialst to indicate I dont need the CPAP or my APNEA.  I admitt I dont use the CPAP on a regular basis, but getting a specialst to say I dont need one seems odd and detremental to ME.  

My questions are:
1) what type of disiblity might I be looking at and how would that impact my High-3 retirement as an E8  
2) Whould it be beneficial to get the CPAP non-use statement to avoid a MEB and be able to hit my retirement date in 2009
3) Who really is a good POC to ask questions like these while still on my AGR tour

Thanks for any and all assistance!!