Many veterans are told that sleep apnea secondary to tinnitus is impossible to win. And honestly, I get why people think that

Sleep apnea claims are some of the most frustrating in the entire VA system—and most veterans don’t realize just how critical a nexus letter is until they have already been denied.

Many veterans are told they need a nexus letter for tinnitus, especially after a denial—but that isn’t always true.

Tinnitus is one of the most common VA disabilities, and thousands of veterans are approved every year without a nexus letter, even after a C&P examiner gives an unfavorable opinion.

Getting a nexus letter for VA disability feels way harder than it should.

Many veterans hit the same wall over and over — primary doctors refuse to write one, VSOs offer vague advice, and private companies charge hundreds or even thousands of dollars without guaranteeing results.

Secondary conditions are one of the most confusing parts of the VA disability process. The standards for proving them are inconsistent, and veterans get denied all the time even when the medical connection seems obvious

There’s no shortage of confusing information about nexus letters for PTSD. Many veterans do everything right — they research, find a doctor, gather evidence, wait months for a decision — only to get denied. Meanwhile, others seem to get high PTSD ratings without a letter at all.

There's absolutely no shortage of nexus letter templates online — trust me, I've seen them all. Way too many veterans just download these fill-in-the-blank examples and hand them straight to their doctor without customizing them for their unique situation

Sleep apnea claims can be tricky to win. Many veterans don’t receive a sleep apnea diagnosis while in service, which makes establishing an in-service connection more difficult—even with lay statements or buddy letters.

A VA nexus letter is one of the most important pieces of evidence a veteran can have when filing for disability benefits. In simple terms, it’s a letter written by a medical professional that connects a veteran’s current medical condition to their time in service.

Find out how long VA appeals take, average wait times, and what factors can delay your VA disability claim decision.

If you’ve ever filed a VA disability claim, seeing the words “Deferred” can be confusing and stressful. Many veterans worry it means their claim is being denied, but that’s not the case.