How I Won My Sleep Apnea VA Claim Secondary to PTSD

The VA denied my Sleep Apnea claim the first time. A VA doctor said my OSA was due to "old age" completely ignoring the evidence I had already submitted. So I fought back, and I won. In this video, I'm going to walk you through EXACTLY how I did it, step by step, so you can use the same strategy. In this video I cover: What Diagnostic Code 6847 actually means and how the VA rates OSA The multi-step secondary service connection chain: PTSD → Obesity → OSA Why your Service Record Book and Service Treatment Records are your secret weapons How to find the RIGHT provider for your Nexus Letter / IMO What to do when the VA's ACE examiner gets it wrong The proposed 2026 rating changes — and why you need to file NOW A complete checklist to maximize your chances of winning ⚠️ IMPORTANT: The VA has proposed significant changes to the DC 6847 rating criteria. As of May 2026, the changes are NOT yet final, but they could be implemented at any time. If you have PTSD, obesity, or any respiratory condition from service, watch this video before you file. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to The Salty Old Marine for straight-talk VA disability content every week. 👍 LIKE this video if it helped you — it helps other veterans find it. 💬 DROP A COMMENT below — tell me your sleep apnea story. I read every one. TAGS: VA sleep apnea rating, DC 6847, sleep apnea secondary to PTSD, VA disability 2026, CPAP VA rating, OSA VA claim, nexus letter sleep apnea, VA claim secondary conditions, ACE review VA, obesity intermediate step VA, veteran sleep apnea tips, salty old marine