Randy Rothleutner
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106 votesstarted · 4 comments · 2012 Report of the Gulf War Veterans’ Illnesses Task Force (GWVI-TF) » TF Report Feedback · Admin →Randy Rothleutner supported this idea ·
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247 votesstarted · 32 comments · 2012 Report of the Gulf War Veterans’ Illnesses Task Force (GWVI-TF) » TF Report Feedback · Admin →Randy Rothleutner supported this idea ·
I was diagnosed with Sleep Apnea shortly after I left my last deployment when I was getting treatment for PTSD. The doctor discussed with me my increasing inability to sleep through the night, and the discussion prompted a referral to get a sleep study. I went through the Sleep Study and was diagnosed with sleep apnea that required a CPAP. I then filed for compensation, through OIF and was turned down like so many others, because I didn't complain of sleep problems while I was on active duty. I didn't argue about it, I was too busy dealing with my PTSD, anger issues, short memory loss, etc… and a year past - case closed no Compensation for a Sleep Disorder.
Then a couple years later talked to a Veterans Rep, who helped me file for a Compensation claim based on Gulf War un-diagnosed illnesses. That too was denied...
I served 24 years with about 12 of those being active duty. I was deployed desert shield/storm, and OIF both in the Middle East sand boxes.
I find it odd that these can’t be linked with either Gulf War or OIF, especially since I was diagnosed shortly after leaving active duty the second time, yet since I didn't complain about sleep problems while on active duty it is deemed not associated with or at least a condition being worsened because of active service during the Gulf War or OIF…
I served, and would do it again… I just can’t believe the red tape and strategies that the VA uses to not pay a claim like we all have reading these comments “just looking for a solution”
I sleep nightly hooked to a machine. I do believe the VA has a tough road with all the Vets, but I also believe this is an area, they would rather just push a side and act like it’s not a real “connected” problem. I hope everyone that reads this applies three votes to bring this problem into the spotlight.
Thanks to all of you that served, and would do it again in a heartbeat..!!