Has any Veteran been approved for a neuropathy claim submitted as a secondary condition to sleep apnea under the TERA Act?
Answer:
Honestly, I haven’t seen any vets get peripheral neuropathy approved as secondary to sleep apnea, even with the TERA Act in play. Sometimes the VA will connect sleep apnea as secondary to neuropathy, but not usually the other way around. The TERA Act expanded some presumptions for things like respiratory issues, but it doesn’t cover nerve problems like neuropathy. So, if you’re trying this angle, you’ll need rock-solid medical evidence linking your sleep apnea to your neuropathy, and even then, it’s a long shot.
