VA Sleep Apnea and FAA
Very recently retired USAF.
I had mild OSA 4 years ago. I took another sleep study 3.5 hours ago and then I magically was below the theshold for OSA. Based on guidance from a VA counselor we listed OSA as one of my service conditions and he said they would schedule me for a sleep study. Well, the VA rated me for OSA without another sleep study.
I am scheduled for my FAA medical in a couple of weeks. I am thinking I need to go get another sleep study before my FAA medical appointment or could I just let things ride and if questioned and just produce my most recent sleep study from 3.5 years ago?
Please PM if you have any insight. I am not sure how quick the FAA pulls VA records. I am going to get another sleep study either way (sleep doctor can't get me in for 8 more weeks, late February to be exact) to cover my bases.
I am worried about the timing issue. Pre appointment or post appointment sleep study. I don't want to get in trouble with the FAA.