Posted by Berry Law on December 12, 2019 in Mental Health Active duty military members have been shown to be more susceptible to sleep disorders, such as sleep apnea. The causes of sleep apnea in military members and Veterans can be related to toxin expos...
Mental Health Secondary to Sleep ApneaIt’s no surprise that lack of sleep can cause mental health problems. Anyone who has ever slogged through a day of work after spending a night caring for a sick child can attest to that. However, sleep apnea appears to be linked to more than just transitory ...
Hypertension Secondary to Sleep ApneaHaving obstructive sleep apnea increases the risk of developing hypertension. This is particularly true if the condition goes untreated with a CPAP machine. The increase in hypertension comes from the drop in blood oxygen levels that occur due to sleep apnea...
Headaches Secondary to Sleep ApneaThe American Migraine Foundation has reported that people with migraines are between 2 and 8 times more likely to experience sleep disorders than the general public. There are several factors contributing to the increased likelihood. Sleep apnea has been identifie...
Diabetes Secondary to Sleep ApneaWhile diabetes is usually considered to be linked to sleep apnea through obesity, the two conditions may be more closely related than previously explored. Recent studies have reported that sleep apnea alters glucose metabolism, promotes insulin resistance, and may e...
Erectile Dysfunction Secondary to Sleep ApneaMany men suffering from sleep apnea also find that they develop a loss of sexual function. A German study in 2009 found that the majority of male participants with sleep apnea also had erectile dysfunction. While studies have not been able to explain wh...
How Berry Law Can HelpThe experienced VA Appeals lawyers at Berry Law are committed to helping fellow Veterans in their fight for disability compensation. If you have been denied disability benefits for a disability secondary to sleep apnea or have been given an unsatisfactory rating, we can help y...