The number of veterans receiving disability benefits for a sleeping disorder has increased 61% in the past two years and now costs taxpayers more than $500 million per year, according to Veterans Affairs data.  Legal Help for Veterans, PLLC has seen an increase in appeals for this disability.  At present, there is not a good reason why 20% of veterans suffer from sleep apnea and only 5 % of the population.  Could it be the respiratory exposures from service?  To read a USA Today article on this topic click on the link below.

http://www.vawatchdog.com/10/nf10/nfjun10/nf060710-2.htm

Tags: Sleep Apnea, Sleeping Disorders