Service-Connected Sleep Apnea VA Claim Strategic Veteran. These pauses can happen several times an hour when the apnea is severe. Here are some common symptoms of sleep apnea: Snoring; Breathing stops; Waking up gasping for air; Dry.
Scenario 1: Diagnosis of Sleep Apnea First Occurs a Long Time after Service, with no evidence of sleep-breathing problems in the Military Service, or Military Medical, records. Scenario 2: The Veteran has a.