# VSO Meeting Final Checklist ## Before 9:30 AM Meeting - February 11, 2026 ### 🔐 CRITICAL: Gitea Access for VSO **Issue:** All your VA documents are in Gitea at `http://10.0.10.2:3000/fred/obsidian-vault` **This is a LOCAL IP - VSO cannot access from outside your network!** **Options to share documents with VSO:** #### Option 1: VPN Access (if VSO has VPN) - VSO connects to your WireGuard VPN (10.0.9.0/24) - Can then access Gitea at http://10.0.10.2:3000 - **Action:** Send VSO your WireGuard config (if appropriate) #### Option 2: Export to USB/Email - Export key documents to USB drive or email - **Files to export:** - VA-STRATEGY-100-PERCENT-ROADMAP.md (print or PDF) - VSO-MEETING-QUICK-GUIDE.md (print) - va-updated-nexus-with-hypersomnia.md - book, frederek_sleep.pdf - **Action:** Copy files to USB or attach to email #### Option 3: Print Key Documents - Print the essentials for VSO to review - **Print:** - VSO-MEETING-QUICK-GUIDE.md (1 page) - Relevant sections of roadmap - Sleep study PDF #### Option 4: Screen Share During Meeting - Use Zoom/Teams/Discord to share screen - Walk through Gitea documents together - **Action:** Have meeting link ready #### Option 5: Temporary External Access (Advanced) - Use Caddy reverse proxy via VPS (vps.nianticbooks.com) - Create temporary subdomain: git.nianticbooks.com - **Risk:** Exposes Gitea to internet (use with caution) --- ### 📋 Meeting Prep Checklist **Documents Ready:** - [ ] Quick guide (print or on phone) - [ ] Full roadmap (for reference) - [ ] Sleep study PDF - [ ] Nexus statement (partially completed) - [ ] Current VA rating decision (60%) **Information to Bring:** - [ ] PTSD onset date (when symptoms began) - [ ] Sleep disturbance documentation date - [ ] Hypersomnia diagnosis date - [ ] Current PTSD medications list - [ ] Last 4 digits of SSN **Questions for VSO:** - [ ] Can we file TDIU (Form 21-8940) today? - [ ] Can we file sleep apnea supplemental claim today? - [ ] Timeline expectations for each claim? - [ ] Should I file PTSD increase now or wait for 2026 criteria? - [ ] Which secondary conditions to prioritize? **Forms to Complete (if possible today):** - [ ] VA Form 21-8940 (TDIU) - [ ] VA Form 20-0995 (Sleep apnea supplemental) - [ ] VA Form 21-686c (Kobe's dependent claim) --- ### 🎯 Meeting Goals **Priority 1:** File TDIU application (Form 21-8940) - You already qualify (60% combined) - Hypersomnia threatening CDL = strong case - Path to 100% compensation **Priority 2:** File sleep apnea supplemental claim - Previous denial can be overturned - Strong nexus evidence prepared - Target: 50% rating **Priority 3:** Kobe's dependent benefits - Review documentation - Timeline for filing - Doctor's letter needed --- ### ⏰ Timeline **Meeting:** 9:30 AM CST (15:30 UTC) **Current time:** [Check when you wake up] **Time remaining:** [Calculate] **Before meeting:** - [ ] Wake up, coffee ☕ - [ ] Check this checklist - [ ] Decide how to share documents with VSO - [ ] Gather printed materials or prep screen share - [ ] Review quick guide one more time --- ### 💡 Remember **You're prepared.** You have: - ✅ Comprehensive strategy - ✅ All documentation organized - ✅ Clear priorities - ✅ Actionable next steps **The VSO is there to help you.** They'll guide you through the process. **Goal:** Walk out with TDIU and sleep apnea claims FILED today. **You've got this!** 💪 --- **Created:** 2026-02-11, 04:30 UTC **For meeting:** 2026-02-11, 09:30 CST