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demob exam
Hey, I had a demob exam in 2003 and it was noted on my exam that I had issues with my c6 and c7 i.e my neck. Fast forward 7 years later I start having problems with my c6 and c7 so I filed a claim and VA denied it saying that it was not service connected I appealed it and got a supplement statement that said treatment of the condition was not continuous saying that to long of time had passed before I sought treatment. My question is there a VA regulation that deals with that issue? It was noted on my demob exam but the condition began to affect me 7 years later.
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IME in Ohio
Anybody get an IME from a doc who understands VA rules in Ohio that they would recommend? I am retiring from active duty soon Thanks
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Is there such thing as Blacklisted Doctors?
Does the VA keep track of Doctors that do IME/IMO and blacklist them? Is it even legal? Just curious, because I had someone tell me they know who these Dr's. are and deny the claims. Even with medical evidence. I don't see any difference between a VA Dr. writing C&P's in a way to be denied or low-balled vs hiring an outside Dr. who writes ratings that are inline with the ratings system put forth by the VA.
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IMO/IME QUESTION
Hello all. I read through many, many of the posts on IMOs/IMEs but have a question I did not see an answer to. I will be submitting a NOD on the ratings given for my knees and the denial on my lower back. Luckily there are some IME doctors within about a 100 mile radius I can drive to here in Northern VA. One of them is very close but he is a Chiropractor. He has an impressive list of certifications. My question - is it better to go to a full fledge MD or will a Chiropractor's IME and opinion carry as much weight?
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Looking for IME/IMO recommendations around Austin,TX (Houston/Dallas/SA/Waco)
Hello, I am looking for IMO/IME Recommendations from the around central texas area. I am willing to drive 3-5 hours. Please share any experiences or contact info. Thanks, syne7
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Submitted IMO Not Mentioned in Denial
I recently had the VA deny my SA and HTN (via Higher Level Review). The rater mentions the VA IMO as the one of the reasons for my denial, but does not mention the IMO I had submitted. Should the rater have mention my IMO in the decision? I also do not understand how they say I did not have an event, disease, or injury in service. I was not treated for HTN while in the service but should have from 7/92 - 2/1995 my average blood pressure reading was 150/85 which was Stage 1 Hypertension (this was the old standards now it is considered Stage 2 Hypertension). I should not be penalized if the service failed to diagnose me for HTN (my IMO mentions that I was un-diagnosed …
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Sending out an SOS
NEEDED . veteran friendly mental health doctor in the great state of texas, we are playing the evidence game with the VA and were are down one , (strange how that happens when the person they send you to at VES gets thier check from the VA)....thanks Dr Mara ... so we need a reasonably priced IME Doctor of psychiatry in preferably Tejas... , but if needed will travel to oklahoma, thank ye! Pro BUENO (pro bono,, free,, gratis..) would be awesome, but willing to pay reasonable fee.
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DBQ along with IME Letter
Ok let's try this again. I should have added the DBQ along with letter the first time. Guess I was just excited. let me know if it will work the way it is.. Dr. Had C file, SMR civilian and VA medical records to review. this is to much money just to throw down range and hope for the best. Thanks.. DBQ
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IMO from Dr. Ellis
Morning all, I am new to the forum but been an avid reader and learner from the posts listed here on this site as well as other sites. My situation, I was able to get an IMO from the Ellis Clinic plus an Nexus from the VA Dr. and submitted in as a new claim and was wondering what are my chances in winning. I know every scenario is different and I review the citations as well on BVA. Can anyone share their successes or disappointments? P.s. Flores97 I emailed you :) I wished you well in your case. Sincerely, Thank you.
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Depression IMO from MD?
I was wondering what people thought of getting an IMO for depression from an MD like Dr Bash or Dr Anaise. Would the VA give weight to a well written mental health IMO that doesn't come from a Psychiatrist? I have an "basic" nexus letter from my board certified psychiatrist but it's thin on rationale and I'm afraid it won't be good enough. I'm considering spending the money on a professional letter from an expert in what the VA wants. Opinions? Thanks. JW in MN
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nexus letter question
I have a nexus letter from a physician and the only element that he didn't put in letter was board certified in his practice, however, his vitae / resume' is attached to the letter. Will the VA recognize the vitae as proof of the physicians certifications or are they too dense to consider/understand the given information? Thanks
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nexus letter question
I have a nexus letter from a physician and the only element that he didn't put in letter was board certified in his practice, however, his vitae / resume' is attached to the letter. Will the VA recognize the vitae as proof of the physicians certifications or are they too dense to consider/understand the given information? Thanks
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