{"id":1211,"date":"2024-01-19T16:13:16","date_gmt":"2024-01-19T16:13:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/austinapnea.com\/?page_id=1211"},"modified":"2024-01-26T14:05:27","modified_gmt":"2024-01-26T14:05:27","slug":"veterans","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/austinapnea.com\/index.php\/veterans\/","title":{"rendered":"For Veterans"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1211\" class=\"elementor elementor-1211\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65507b3 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"65507b3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9f47013 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9f47013\" data-element_type=\"container\" 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Inform them that you seek treatment with an oral appliance for your diagnosed sleep apnea.<\/li><li><strong>Specify TDSS Provider<\/strong>: Mention you&#8217;d like to be referred to a Texas Dental Sleep Services (TDSS) provider. Choose the TDSS provider nearest to you.<\/li><li><strong>Explain CPAP Issues<\/strong>: Explain why you&#8217;re not using the CPAP machine, whether it&#8217;s due to discomfort, leakage, or other reasons. If you never received a CPAP machine because you knew you wouldn&#8217;t use it, inform your doctor about this as well.<\/li><li><strong>Potential Re-Evaluation<\/strong>: Be prepared to undergo another home sleep test if your physician deems it necessary for treatment authorization.<\/li><li><strong>Telemedicine Option<\/strong>: TDSS is developing a telemedicine program. This would allow for consultations at home or office, mailing the home sleep test to you, and treatment at a TDSS dental office instead of a VA hospital.<\/li><\/ol><p><strong>Scenario 2: Suspecting Sleep Apnea but Not Diagnosed<\/strong><\/p><ol><li><strong>Reach Out for Evaluation<\/strong>: Contact your VA-contracted PCP or a VA sleep physician if you suspect you have sleep apnea.<\/li><li><strong>Undergo a Home Sleep Study<\/strong>: You&#8217;ll likely need an evaluation and a home sleep study to confirm the diagnosis.<\/li><li><strong>Oral Appliance Option<\/strong>: If diagnosed with sleep apnea, and you prefer an oral appliance over CPAP, it&#8217;s covered under your VA benefits.<\/li><li><strong>Request Referral and Authorization<\/strong>: Ask your physician to request treatment authorization and refer you to a Community Care representative.<\/li><li><strong>Choose a TDSS Provider<\/strong>: Request a referral to a VA-contracted TDSS provider near you.<\/li><li><strong>Benefits of Oral Appliance<\/strong>: Research indicates that for some patients, an oral appliance can be more effective than inconsistent or no use of CPAP.<\/li><\/ol><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Note for Areas Without TDSS Providers<\/strong>: If there&#8217;s no TDSS provider in your vicinity, contact us at (833-275-3372). 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