---
title: "How to file a VA sleep apnea claim (canonical PTSD secondary, 50% CPAP)"
method: GET
path: "/api/v1/howto/file-sleep-apnea-claim.json"
tags: ["howto"]
---

# How to file a VA sleep apnea claim (canonical PTSD secondary, 50% CPAP)

`GET /api/v1/howto/file-sleep-apnea-claim.json`

## Request

- Base URL: `https://warriorsfund.org`
- URL: `https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/howto/file-sleep-apnea-claim.json`
- Auth: none declared

5-step Schema.org HowTo for sleep apnea — completes acoustic-trauma + PTSD secondary cascade. CPAP-dependent rated 50% (38 CFR 4.97 DC 6847). 3 SC pathways: direct in-service onset; secondary to PTSD (Krakow et al. literature); secondary to other SC (TBI, GERD, sinusitis, medication-induced weight gain). Sleep study (polysomnogram/HSAT/civilian), nexus opinion ("at least as likely as not" 38 CFR 3.102), CPAP usage data submission for 50% rating.

## Response `200`

HowTo entity

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