Ask Doc Ellis | The Answers (July 23, 2025)

John W Ellis, MD, the world-renowned physician and a leading authority on the medical and legal aspects of Federal Work Comp and VA Disability - answers your questions.

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Questions answered in this video:
00:28 |==== QUESTION#: 1 ====|
Name: Chris - Hi Doctor Ellis, I have written to you before. I was question #2 on October 24, 2024, episode. I received 10% for tinnitus but was denied for sleep apnea. I copied and pasted a portion of the letter below. Apparently, because I answered yes to a sleepwalk question.

03:05 |==== QUESTION#: 2 ====|
Name: Dana - I applied for a discharged upgrade through the help of the Consortium upgrade vets pro bono program and the board denied me. I have been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder and have military sexual assault. I received an other than honorable discharged back in 1981 would like to reapply with the help of an expert hoping Dr Ellis can help

04:21 |==== QUESTION#: 3 ====|
Name: Brian - I have ongoing medical issues from gulf war. My skin rashes, fatigue, guard, Acute Hypertension, mental issues, sleep issues, insomnia, vertigo, tinnitus, and changing vision issues. I need help, please. I have a group ready to help push it through; they requested I get a nexus letter. The group is Camp Hope Foundation out of Houston, TX

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Questions answered in this video:
00:00 Intro
00:28 Question 1
03:05 Question 2
04:21 Question 3