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.

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.