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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