Recent content by farrell77

The sun slowly sets over the horizon as yet another day comes to a glorious end. I put on the clothing I typically wear to bed every night. My wife and I head up the stairs and crawl under the warmth and the comfort of the blankets. I kiss my wife goodnight, turn off the light, and I roll over...

I haven't experienced any breathing problems myself after coming back from Operation Iraqi Freedom. I have been reasonably disappointed by the overall treatment of the government toward returning soldiers and the illnesses that ail them because of their tour of duty. I hope that this is a...

When it comes to benefits and the VA the process of who gets what and how much can be complex. It even seems mysterious at times. If I understand you correctly, you were in the military when you had the surgery and were originally diagnosed with apnea. If this is the situation, you have a good...

You have the right to appeal until they tell you that you have to stop. I wouldn't get my hopes up about connecting the active duty in 2011 with the sleep apnea, especially considering that it is connected to the study to verify your sleep apnea. The worst that will happen with an appeal is that...

I agree that these situations get blown well out of proportion. Claims are going to rise because they are constantly turning new soldiers over. The military has to have one of the highest turnover rates of any profession. They keep washing people through the middle east and crank out new vets...