Nov
22
2009
Can Osa (obstructive Sleep Apnea ) Be Regarded As A Disability ?
Posted by: Alan in Obstructive Sleep Apnea, tags: Apnea., Disability, Obstructive, Regarded, Sleep
I have been disagnosed with a chronic version of this sleep disorder and need to know if I have to declare it on forms etc
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November 23rd, 2009 at 1:30 am
No. OSA is only disabling if you choose not to use the therapies available to you. And even then most insurance companies, Social Security, etc will not acknowledge OSA as a true disability.
November 23rd, 2009 at 5:15 am
I have OSA also and somehow I can find it in myself to maintain my job. I swear, it seems that just about everyone is looking for a reason to be “disabled” so they can sit back and ride the government and those of us who work and pay taxes. One of my sons is truly disabled (he is autistic) and we do not receive any form of government assistance. My husband and I get up everyday and go to work so we, ourselves, can pay for his therapies. So why don’t you get treatment for OSA ( because there are forms of treatment out there via CPAP, trach. etc. ) and get off your lazy butt and be a productive citizen in society and GET A JOB.
November 23rd, 2009 at 11:50 am
Sleep apnea is when the back of the throat collapses during sleep causing the person to come out of deep sleep to recover. This process can happen many times a minute causing the person to be very tired and lethargic during the waking hours.However ther are many products available to prevent this so it won’t be classed as a disability.Most people who suffer from sleep apnea are overweight and if this is the case then you must address this problem as well.
November 23rd, 2009 at 3:35 pm
I’m not too sure sorry
November 23rd, 2009 at 8:34 pm
you would have to call them and find out….everystate is different
November 23rd, 2009 at 8:47 pm
cjbig here here i have sleep apnea and spina bifida i still get on with life