WASHINGTON — Veterans' claims for sleep apnea — a common, treatable ailment often associated with obesity and aging — have spiked nearly 150% since 2009, driving compensation for the disorder likely over $1 billion per year, according to government data and interviews.
Nearly nine of 10 veterans receiving compensation are considered 50% disabled by the condition, in which breathing ceases during sleep. For a single veteran without dependents, the monthly payment is $822.15 for a disability rating of 50%.
About half of Americans who suffer from it are overweight, according to the National Institutes of Health. Aging is also a contributing factor. Untreated, sleep apnea can lead to serious health problems, including heart disease.
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More BS with the VA.
ReplyDeleteThe government diagnosed and rules our lives as usual.
The VA , a crooked part of a cooked government.
Soon we will be paying for ingrown toenails.
I have been diagnosed with PTSD from 3 different doctors including head shrinks from the VA . This has been going on since 1968 .
ReplyDeleteI do not draw a dime of compensation for this and proud of it.
WTF is wrong with people today , you want the government to support you for being an American? Obama has got you by the ass.