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  1. IMO REFERRALS & REVIEWS

    I want to start a thread for people to post names of IMO/IME's they have used. THIS IS FOR GOOD AND BAD DOCS. We want to know who to go to and who to avoid (Keep in mind if your symptoms and evidence does not support a DX or SC that does not mean they are a Bad doctor, it means you havent given them what they need to do what you want) Rules: (and Tbird/mods have final say) 1) Follow the template below, Copy and Paste 2) do not list out your whole story of your claims spanning back 20 years, keep it concise 3) If they were good or bad, list concise (ie quick and to the point) reasons why. TEMPLATE: COPY AND PASTE -------------------------------------------- WHERE ARE TH…

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  2. Imo - Check This Before Posting Your Question It May Have Already Been Answered

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    Asked by Tbird,

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  3. Information On Independent Medical Opinion Imo Or Ime Nexus Letters

    http://www.hadit.com/imo_nexus_letter_by_dr_bash.html Information On Independent Medical Opinion IMO or IME Nexus Letters Author: Craig Bash, MD The IMO is an independent medical opinion and IME is a independent medical examination used for a claim for a Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) disability compensation award which must be based on medical data. The IMO can be done without a hands on examination but the IME also uses the hands on process. The medical nexus (link- cause and effect- connection) letter can be either and IMO or IME. The VA appeals process a few years back (1996) by court order eliminated their physicians on the board of the BVA and simu…

    Asked by carlie,

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  4. Dr. Todd Finnerty

    I was just seeing if anyone has utilized Dr. Todd Finnerty (Psychologist) for a Nexus letter and if so how things went. Thanks.

    Asked by Wooderson,

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  5. IMO Doctor issue

    I'm just finding this site. I am another victim of Dr. Seiter I was scammed out of $2500 just 3 weeks ago please guys do not trust this guy

    Asked by mad disabled veteran,

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  6. is Dr Bash still operational?

    just a general question if Dr Bash still working? sent a few emails so far. i do recall he was always extremely busy. he did a few IMOs a few years back for me. and now i wanted to ask him or his legal person a question regarding a recent somewhat favorable appeal decision. tia

    Asked by Ufrustrated2,

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  7. Warning about Dr. Thomas J Seiter I lost $3500 in an IMO & DBQ’s

    It is sad that there are people out there to take Vet’s money. I am a wary about who I give cash to. I do check them out with the local state government. I guess I did better than others. (See link below) He wanted $6500 to do an IMO and 5 DBQ’s regarding orthopedics problems. I gave $3500 with the other $3000 to be paid in 2 months. When the 2 months were up, I tried to contact the office with no answer. So, I started looking around on the net and found the link below. Dr. Thomas J. Seiter - Fort Gordon, GA - RateMDs Dr. Thomas Seiter, MD - Evans, GA - Trusted Reviews

    Asked by Rattler,

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  8. DBQ - Conflict of Interest

    Is it a conflict of interest to ask a contracted VA physician complete a DBQ? I was sent to a community care physician for neurology care (my local VA wait times were 125 days), is there a conflict of interest to ask him to complete the form? Better yet has anyone had luck getting a VA contracted provider complete a DBQ, pros and cons. Thanks.

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  9. you don't need a private doctor imo to win a appeal or a claim

    It is really get to me that the only advice I see give is a veteran need a private imo. To win there claim or appeal. When did hadit stop stating law cfr VA manual to help veterans. If you file a claim nine time out of ten the VA is going to order exams with it without a imo. I just don't see how this is helping. My opinion is that it is discourage veterans. We all understand that it hard to get your VA doctor to do a report and most don't have 1000s to pay for One. An 9 time out of ten the VA is going to not even address the private imo away. They have want to address your record So give this advice to me is sending veterans d…

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  10. Opinion on IMO

    Hadit family, I would like your opinion/advice from my letter that my doc had wrote for me. Dear Sir or Madam: I have reviewed blank service records and medical history. His DD 214 documents he served in the Army from September xxxx through December xxxx. His signed July xxxx enlistment exam is negative for any medical conditions. Mr. Blank suffers from lumbar degenerative changes and lateral recess stenosis, cervical spondylosis and foraminal stenosis, bilateral knee osteoarthritis, bilateral patellofemoral syndrome and left knee meniscal tear, erectile dysfunction, and migraine headaches among other conditions. Service treatment records do…

    Asked by Whodat,

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  11. Attorney Wants Diagnosis for Secondary Complication to Rated Condition; Must it be through VA?

    Originally, this secondary condition was claimed as 'migraines,' but while it may begin as a migraine with a complication, the VA can--and has, more than once--made it so much worse (pain-wise). If it does not qualify as a migraine, then my attorney and I need to come up with a different diagnosis. It's definitely a neurological issue, possibly 'occipital neuralgia,' as the condition meets the criteria of its definition, here: https://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/occipital+neuralgia. Yes, VHA has been my provider, but they have also been the ones triggering my secondary condition; and once they bring on the extra pain, they IGNORE the cause and focus sole…

    Asked by Cat4Christ777,

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  12. Todd Finnerty

    Has anyone used Todd Finnerty to help with IMO/Nexus or any other issues? If you are not comfortable posting please message me. I'm looking for information. Thank you

    Asked by Riplip,

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  13. IS THIS MEDICAL NEXUS LETTER GOOD ENOUGH?????????

    I attended my BVA hearing earlier this month. My judge appeared to be very helpful and advised me on what to do. I am attempting to get my sleep apnea claim service connected on the aggravation side. I had a neurologist review my records and provide me with a medical Nexus. Can those with the knowledge read and provide me with feedback??????? Thanks nexus.pdf

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  14. Need help finding IMO in California

    Want to file for secondary knee condition. Using VA doctor who says he cannot write a nexus letter. Does anyone know of a place to get a IMO in California? Already rated for my foot but now have knee problems

    Asked by PaulodeFesta,

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  15. Need a competent Neurosurgeon for IMO & Medical 2 English Med Records/imaging Translation in Clarksville, TN!!

    First, to all who recommend I get a VA lawyer, THANK YOU!! It made all the difference in the world. One of my recurring medical 'issues' stemming from my military service, triggered by an intentionally botched ACDF (Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion) surgery (performed at David Grant Medical Center at Travis AFB in CA) where my C6-C7 cervical disc ruptured, and one of its pieces fell through my spinal cord fluid and landed on the upper nerve to my right arm, causing nerve pain (the reason for the emergency ACDF). The surgery occurred in June 1995, but the Neurosurgeon who was 'brought in' to perform the surgery verbally communicated to me just prior to that sur…

    Asked by Cat4Christ777,

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  16. ANYONE HAVE DIRECT EXPERIENCE CONNECTING SLEEP APNEA SECONDARY TO CAD

    HI, I AM VIETNAM VET RATED 60% CAD AND 10% TINITUS. ALSO HAVE BEEN TO APPROXIMATELY 12 MONTHS COUNSELING FOR PTSD BUT NEVER APPLIED. ABOUT 10 MONTHS AFTER CAD RATING ( AND 7 YEARS AFTER MILD HEART ATTACK AND STENT AT 54) I WENT TO LOCAL SLEEP CENTER STUDY GROUP DUE TO INCREASING SLEEP DISTURBANCE ISSUES, MULTIPLE AWAKENINGS, INCLUDING HYPER VIGILANCE, SNORING, ETC. NEVER HAD ANY ISSUES EARLIER IN LIFE. RECEIVED SLEEP APNEA DX (WHICH WAS SENT TO MY VA DOC) AND IMMEDIATELY WENT ON CPAP MACHINE-IT HELPED A LOT. NEVER THOUGHT MUCH ABOUT SECONDARY OR ADDITIONAL CLAIMS UNTIL A FRIEND POINTED THEM OUT TO ME. HAS ANYONE HAD POSITIVE RESULTS PROVING SLEEP APENEA SECONDARY TO…

    Asked by Corwin,

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  17. Nexus letter

    I am needing to find a Dr to give me a nexus letter. I live in Troy, Mo. I got out of the service in 1988 and am sc for my knee. This injury happened when I fell out of a helicopter and twisted my knee. I blacked out when I hit the flight line and when I regained consciousness I was in extreme pain in my knee. It was doubled up under me. At this time nothing else hurt and over the years I have suffered from back pain. I have since found out I have disc compress and arthritis in my spine in multiple places. I have had to have two nerve blocks due to the arthritis in my spine pushing on my spinal cord. I am needing to find a Dr to give me a nexus letter for this. Does…

    Asked by Tammie,

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  18. I Met Dr Bash

    @Dustoff 11Thanks Dustoff11 - I decided to hire Dr. Anaise to handle my appeal for OSA secondary to PTSD. I came across a few post that were successful working with him. How was your experience.

    Asked by GulfWarVet1990,

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  19. VA List of Suspected IMO Fraud

    Original post removed due to lack of verification of information. We cannot verify any of the accusations of the Doctors listed. This creates a legal dilemma so it has been removed and will be removed if it appears again.

    Asked by Tbird,

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  20. New 'member' Steve, re: Dr Bash

    Craig Bash sent me your email-I hope your membership gets approved right away!!!!!!! I dont know if Dr B wanted me to post it- but I think you should- Yes there is a lot to the MB issue- I could tell the cop was a nut case- and he probably did not deserve a higher rating- for all I know maybe VA proposed to reduce him...maybe he is a wannabee. You might have my email addy I think from Doctor Bash- use it if neded but please dont give it out here. Thanks.

    Asked by Berta,

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  21. MODs Urgent

    We have an illegal situation at hadit- I will try to PM all of you- Something has to be done about it IMMEDIATELY!!!!! Secretary McDonough knows about it , Dr Bash contacted him by Fax- and I am contacting the VA OGC tomorrow AM. I emailed Tbird but dont know if I used the right email addy. https://community.hadit.com/topic/87015-vas-list-of-suspected-imo-fraud/

    Asked by Berta,

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  22. Prestige Worldwide Medical Consulting

    Has anyone had any experience with Prestige Worldwide Medical Consulting for getting an IMO? I just want to make sure they are real before moving forward. Thank you

    Asked by Riplip,

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  23. PTSD/OSA Sleep Apnea success

    In spite of misleading advice on another veterans benefits forum of present and former VA raters I was just granted 50% SC for OSA Sleep Apnea with CPAP secondary to and due to my long term Nam PTSD and long term use of PTSD medications. Although only overweight by about 30 lbs for many years the VA examiner said this was reason for my OSA. I stopped smoking over 20 years ago. The VARO of course denied my extensive list of favorable evidence including Army medical records in Vietnam and Japan revealing my OSA symptoms of snoring, gasping, insomnia, etc. with prescribed valium and Seconal for sleep and also VA medical records showing long term use of powerful PTSD medi…

    Asked by Dustoff1970,

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  24. Supplement Claim and LHI exam

    VA seems to have lost my NOD on my Cervical Spine, so I put in Supplement claim. As of two days ago I am schedule for another exam by LHI this week, its states for Cervical neck and a new IMO that I submitted, so my question is why would they state in heading new IMO. This makes 3 IMO I have submitted, one from family doctor and one from the surgeon that performed the fusion, any ideas? or am I looking to deep in to this? Just one more question for you, on my last exam performed by VES on my Cervical Spine I have copy of exam but the Heading States Medical opinion disability benefits questionnaire , when I look online there is a Cervical questionnaire that has range …

    Asked by Ken Dillon,

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  25. RE Has any one used the following Doc's for IMO's and nexus letters

    I am looking at Doc's for IMO's and nexus letters. I know Berta likes Dr. Bush and he has a good Rep but he is a little expensive. I need to know if anyone has used the following two. Dr. Thomas J Seiter MD Dr. David Anaise

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