In this series of theSITREP, Mike speaks with a subject-matter expert on what sleep apnea is, how sleep apnea is treated, signs and symptoms of sleep apnea, do burn pits or Agent Orange cause sleep apnea and much, much more. For additional videos, in this eight-part series, refer to the links below.

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Part 1, "What is Sleep Apnea?," visit
   • What is Sleep Apnea and What are the ...  

Part 2, "What are the Signs and Symptoms of Sleep Apnea?," visit
   • What are the Signs and Symptoms of Sl...  

Part 3, "Is Sleep Apnea Dangerous?," visit
   • Is Sleep Apnea Dangerous? | How Sleep...  

Part 4, "Does Sleep Apnea make PTSD Worse?," visit
   • Sleep Apnea and PTSD | Does PTSD caus...  

Part 5, "Do Military Exposures cause Sleep Apnea?," visit
   • Does Agent Orange or Burn Pits cause ...  

Part 6, "VA Disability & Sleep Apnea?," visit
   • VA Disability for Sleep Apnea | What ...  

Part 7, "How is Sleep Apnea Treated?," visit
   • How is Sleep Apnea treated? | CPAP | ...  

Part 8, "Can Sleep Apnea be Cured?," visit
   • Can Sleep Apnea be Cured? Managing Sl...  

For assistance with enrolling in VA health care, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZO9sn...

ADDITIONAL VA INFORMATION
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VHA: VA’s Veterans Health Administration is the largest integrated health care network in the United States, with 1,255 health care facilities serving 9 million enrolled Veterans each year.

VBA: Veterans can earn a range of benefits that help them transition back to civilian life in the country they fought to defend. Through the Veterans Benefits Administration, VA helps servicemembers transition out of military service, and assists with education, home loans, life insurance and much more.

NCA: The job of the National Cemetery Administration is to make sure those who served this nation are never forgotten. NCA provides dignified burial services for Veterans and eligible family members by maintaining 142 cemeteries as national shrines and providing lasting tributes that commemorate their service and sacrifice to our nation.

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