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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