Sleep

Sleep problems are one of the most common problems for veterans returning from a deployment. Changes in schedule, environment, noise, and pace, among other things, effect sleep so it’s no wonder that this is a common issue.

Sleep problems are also at times symptoms of post traumatic stress and traumatic brain injury. Among the 229,000 OIF and OEF veterans who sought treatment at the VA since 2002, 90% of combat veterans diagnosed with PTSD experience difficulty initiating and maintaining sleep. 52% of combat veterans with PTSD experience nightmares.

1. National Sleep Foundation
   • http://www.sleepfoundation.org/
      
2. Department of Veterans Affairs
   • http://maketheconnection.net/symptoms/trouble-sleeping (also has suggestions for sleeping better
3. WebMD Sleep Disorder Center
   • http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/default.htm
4. Link to VA Sleep Apnea Disability Benefits Questionnaire
   • http://www.va.gov/vaforms/form_detail.asp?FormNo=21-0960L-2
5. Actual PDF Form for Sleep Apnea
   • http://www.vba.va.gov/pubs/forms/VBA-21-0960L-2-ARE.pdf
6. National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
   • http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/sleepapnea/
      

Articles About Sleep Apnea Among Veterans:
 

1. General Information Article
   • http://www.mysleepquest.com/media/news/00028.html
2. Article Outlining VA Benefits for Sleep Disorders
   • http://www.2keller.com/library/sleep-apnea-va-disability-benefits-for-veterans-va-disability-lawyer.cfm
3. Department of Veterans Affairs Article on Sleep Apnea
   • http://www.va.gov/health/NewsFeatures/2013/July/VAs-Telesleep-a-Breath-of-Fresh-Air.asp
4. Disability Ratings for Sleep Apnea (Military.com)
   • http://www.military.com/benefits/2013/06/20/va-reconsiders-disability-ratings-for-apnea.html
5. Article About Sleep Apnea Survey: Stars and Stripes
   • http://www.stripes.com/blogs/the-ruptured-duck/the-ruptured-duck-1.160117/new-survey-aims-to-fix-veterans-sleep-problems-1.200234