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Service-related injuries & illnesses including traumatic brain injury
Symptoms of PTSD
Another study published in the scientific journal SLEEP found that active-duty military personnel had a high prevalence of sleep disorders and a high rate of short sleep durations. The study was based on 725 polysomnograms (PSGs) conducted at the Madigan Army Medical Center in 2010. Some highlights from the study show:
85.1% had a clinically relevant sleep disorder
51.2% had obstructive sleep apnea
24.7% had insomnia
The mean sleep duration was 5.74 hours per night with 41.8% having less than 5 hours of sleep per night
58% had medical comorbidities that included
Mild traumatic brain injury (12.8%)
These numbers and statistics show just how critical it is that active-duty personnel and veterans seek treatment for sleep disorders. Fortunately, with the Veterans Choice Program, finding quality care that is both timely and convenient is now easier than ever for veterans with sleep disorders.
Replacing a Lost Veterans Choice Card
We understand that sometimes people misplace or lose their Choice Card. It's okay! Just give us a call at 866-606-8198, and we will send a new card to your last known address. Please understand that for security purposes and the protection of Veterans and VA, TriWest cannot accept an updated address at the same time we process a request for a card replacement.
To update your address because you have moved or otherwise changed your primary residence, please fill out the VA Form 10-10EZR to update your information, contact your Enrollment Coordinator at your nearest VA medical facility, and/or call 1-877-222-VETS (8387).
Alaska Veterans Information
For veterans living in Alaska, getting a "1st Choice" card is much easier than in others states as there are no VA-owned hospitals in the state. This means that veterans that apply for the card will more than likely qualify to receive help from the program and be able to find a sleep disorder center near them.
The Alaska Sleep Clinic is a contracted network provider with the VA through TriWest. If you are a veteran living in Alaska and believe that you are suffering from a sleep disorder, contact The Alaska Sleep Clinic today to schedule a free 10-minute phone consultation and receive rapid access to the highest quality care in the state for diagnosing and treating sleep disorders.