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Sleep apnea & Disability Allowance

struggling sam · 2010-08-26 10:58:10

I have severe obstructive sleep apnea, had the sleep study and now using the CPAP machine which helps somewhat. Applied for Disability Allowance and now have receieved the letter saying I do not qualify. I believe I do, however, is it worth appealing? Anyone out there have sleep apnea approved as a disability.

26-08-2010 10:58am

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struggling sam

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I have severe obstructive sleep apnea, had the sleep study and now using the CPAP machine which helps somewhat.

Applied for Disability Allowance and now have receieved the letter saying I do not qualify. I believe I do, however, is it worth appealing?

Anyone out there have sleep apnea approved as a disability.

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#2 26-08-2010 11:08am

tenchi-fan

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I'd imagine it depends on the severity of your condition.
If it's not too severe, you are receiving treatment and you are capable of working at least part-time hours I don't see how it would be classified as a disability. When you are working you can be entitled to illness benefit.

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