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Is DBQ absolutely necessary for a FDC?

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JATO

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I recently saw a doctor (Dr John Ellis) for a nexus letter for menieres disease. IMO he wrote an excellent 4 page nexus letter.  When i asked him to fill out the DBQ i brought, he said he doesn't use DBQ's because it doesn't have enough room for his evidence.  He also said that his nexus letters include things that should be mentioned that the DBQ doesn't ask for. To reassure me he said that his nexus letters stand up well at the Washington DC level.

Will not having a DBQ hurt my FDC's chance of being successful? 

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If you mean service connection being granted, no - assuming he gives everything the DBQ wants, doesn't contradict himself etc.

 

There is a chance it may slow things down.  As you are talking about "Washington DC" level, I assume this is in reference to an appeal.  Hopefully it will be able to be granted prior to making it to BVA.  Good luck to you.

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Jato, the VA DBQ has been around for many years, Vet's didn't have easy access to them until about 12 or so.

The VA Rating Dept decides what C & P Exams, if any, are necessary. The request is then ordered for a C & P Examiner usually a Dr (MD/DO, Specialist or PA) to complete the Condition Specific DBQ.

A 4 page IMO, as long as addresses all the VA DBQ Specific Questions and is supportive of your claim, can only help. As to the Dr writing the IMO, his Credentials are very important. Is a Board Certified Specialist in the condition your trying to get SC'd?

You mention an FDC, if it's already filed and you subsequently provide additional Evidence, that can and probably will move your FDC to the Reg A$$ Claim Line, maybe not, you tell us.

Semper Fi

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3 hours ago, Gastone said:

A 4 page IMO, as long as addresses all the VA DBQ Specific Questions and is supportive of your claim, can only help. As to the Dr writing the IMO, his Credentials are very important. Is a Board Certified Specialist in the condition your trying to get SC'd?

You mention an FDC, if it's already filed and you subsequently provide additional Evidence, that can and probably will move your FDC to the Reg A$$ Claim Line, maybe not, you tell us.

Semper Fi

My claim is for menieres disease and he isn't a specialist in ENT, however he seems to be pretty well known for helping vets establishing their nexus. His name is Dr John Ellis in Oklahoma city.

The FDC hasnt been filed yet, just trying to get all my ducks in a row. 

Attached is a redacted version of the IMO.

Ellis VA IMO redacted.pdf

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Attach the IMO as a Pdf and hit the Submit Button. FDC Decisions are getting completed in 6 - 7 mos.

What's your 10% SC for, Tinnitus or your ankle?

Semper Fi

 

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15 hours ago, Gastone said:

Attach the IMO as a Pdf and hit the Submit Button. FDC Decisions are getting completed in 6 - 7 mos.

What's your 10% SC for, Tinnitus or your ankle?

Semper Fi

 

I attached the the IME, "Ellis VA IMO redacted" to my post.  Im SC for tinnitus.  

I have a current NOD in for a previous claim for sleep apnea secondary to psychotic mood disorder and PTSD. They denied everything without any C&P exams.

Will my new FDC suffer because of the NOD already in the system?

Looking forward to your thoughts on my IME

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That's what I thought. I would really just hit the Submit Button, let the Rating Dept do their Magic Act.

I continued to file Reg A$$ Claims and FDC's while on a DRO Hearing Appeal from from 2010 Denial of 6 issues, Awarded 10% Tinnitus Hearing SC'd at 0%. By the time my DRO Hearing was held 06/29/14, my other claims had resulted in a 90% combined SC rating.

If you now or in the future, think you have a Primary or Secondary SC Issue based on Med Evidence, not emotions or feelings, File the claim as an FDC with your Med Evidence attached as Pdf, sooner rather than later.

Semper Fi

 

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