narcolepsy

I was diagnosed with narcolepsy type II last year by a civilian sleep center (recruiter) and was prescribed Adderall. I had the overnight sleep study and the multiple sleep latency test. I checked with my command, and they gave me the green light to take it so long as I had the appropriate...

Hello everyone, I am here to help out future Narcoleptics by providing my timeline. I also have some questions atm, and I'm sure more will come as time goes on. 08 SEP: PCM, Excessive daytime somnolence; referral to Sleep Center 13 DEC: Sleep Center, initial appointment 07 FEB: Sleep Study 12...

I am being worked up for Narcolepsy currently and I have completed the blood work. HLA-DQA1*0102: Postive HLA-DQB1*0602: Postive The blood work confirms that I have the genetic markers. I haven’t had issues with narcolepsy till after my last deployment were I just felt fatigued all the time...

I was finally able to piece this together, so here is my timeline for my case: I am an AFRC AGR on title 10 orders with 8 years AD time, so my case has been handled by the nearest AD medical facility, Robins AFB, GA. 05 Feb 20 – Referred to DAWG by PCM 15 Jun 20 – IRILO Package (NARSUM & CIS)...

Hi. I've been in the IDES process since late January 2019. I was initially referred to the MEB for Degenerative Disc Disease and an L5-S1 Disc Herniation. Currently, I have been found unfit for those conditions, and have a total of 28 claims that are awaiting ratings from the VA. That said...

I have seen a lot of comments on narcolepsy starting off at a 10% rating but then people getting it up to 40-80% Anyone have input on how they did it? What was the supporting documentation to increase the rating? And did you get a lot of push back with the appeal? Thanks!

Hello, I got diagnosed with narcolepsy with Cataplaxey in early 2016 and I just started my MEB process in APR of this year. Initially I wanted to stay in the service but after looking at VSRD classifications and history of VA appeals - I see that it's not likely (looking at the VSRD criteria I...

Has anyone been able to get a service connection for Narcolepsy from an informal PEB, if so how?

I'm currently waiting on ratings from the VA and I'm wondering what others have been rated for it. I already know the VASRD and how it is rated, but I want to know if any of you have been boarded for the same thing and (if it's okay with you) what ratings they gave you. I just need peace of...