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  1. Before Or After A C/p Exam?

    Hi all Question is for my dw who has a c/p exam scheduled for june. This is a claim to upgrade her CFS 40% sc and shoulder pain 10 sc. There has been a progression of symptoms and lots of treatment. We want to go with a IMO/IME and am trying to figure out timing. Is it ok to do that now or should we wait until we have the c/p results? Would the c/p examiner look at a IME as part of his/her exam? Second part. She has also been dx with fibromiligia. This was dx after her first rating, however the symptoms were there prior to discharge and I think a nexus letter will be pretty easy to form. So here is the question- we dont want to delay the current claim by a…

    Asked by Navy ELT to EMT-P,

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  2. Need To Locate Doc's For Imo's In Sc

    Live in rural South Carolina and looks like I may need an IMO for some of my claims. Where do I start or does some one have a list of doctors in this state? Thanks for any info/help?

    Asked by relpats,

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  3. Value Of Imo

    I was just wanting to know the experiences of others who had Ime's done and their. I am currently rated at 50%. I filed for TDIU. They sent me for a C&P with QTC psychologist. He stated " veterans problem causes mild to moderate impairment. veteran may have some difficulty working with public, but should be able to work with co-workers". He also States "veteran is prone to isolate and has a very definite element of hysteria and assigned a gaf of 65. I decided to get IME's so I paid for 2. The first one said " this is assessed to include deficiences in most areas, such as work, school, family relations, judgement, thinking, and/or mood and gave a gaf of 41. The 2nd o…

    Asked by shwebb,

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  4. Imo For Tdiu From Liscensed Counselor?

    Would a letter from a liscensed counselor stating that I am unable to work due to my PTSD and symptoms help my case? Would they want my records from this counselor? I would prefer to not provide them, as my wife and I see this counselor as a couple and do not want the VA scrutinizing or using my wife's past problems as a reason to not grant a claim. Thanks Draggin'

    Asked by Draggin',

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  5. Can The Imo Use A Collection Of Events As The Basis Of A Nexus?

    Hi you all. Much thanks for all the help you have given me in the past. Over the last 2 yrs my brain has turned to mush and so I can't keep up with all of the information. (Morphine, percocets, etc.) I did try to search, but can't seem to follow much or filter information. So if my question has ben answered, please point me in the direction. About 3 weeks ago I got my letter in response to my NOD. So that the BVA is next. My GP is going to look through my records in order to write an IMO for me. (After reading Carlys post, I may not go this route) This step in particular has caused me a huge burder because of several mental hangups. Most can be attributed to st…

    Asked by JuanP,

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  6. Detroit Varo C-File

    I had requested a copy of my c-file from Detroit. Its been four months and I have recieved nothing. I have requested medical records on ebenifits.. I recieve everything but my medical records. Whats going on? I was in a training accident that required hospitization in basic training could this be the reason? I need the c-file to obtain a secound opinon nexus letter from the doctors...

    Asked by upvet,

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  7. I Need Help With My Nexus Letter

    Is their anything that can be added to my letter I am gousto64 Nexus Letter 　 　 Dr. smith-Orthopedic Surgeon Address To Whom it may concern, I am a Board Certified in Sports Medicine Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery Licensed in Louisiana, with 17 years experience in my field of medicine . I’ve been treating Patient: smucktelley for (2 years) and I've been asked to provide an Independent Medical Opinion as to the patients condition as well as to providing a nexus to the patients Left shoulder and arm conditions. I've reviewed the patients civilian as well as Military medical records and deem it in my medical opinion, that Pati…

    Asked by gousto64,

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  8. "please Help" Whats Dr Need To Say?

    i have narrowed my search of drs for my imo down to 2. ive read posts concerning verbiage for initial compensation connecting it to service. for example as least likely as not etc... however i am already sc for ptsd at 30%. i filed a nod and requested a dro hearing in person for a higher rating. i had the dro hearing and was sent for a new c&p exam. i am not happy with the drs notes from the new c&p exam? therefore i am seeking an imo to submit as more evidence. my question is what exactly am i asking the dr to state in his report? i dont want to spend the $1600 and have something thats not helpful to my claim? what im asking i guess is …

    Asked by TANKERJOE0,

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  9. Need Imo Doctor For Lower Back Claim, Denver Area

    Can anyone refer me to a Denver area doctor who will provide an IMO for a lower back disability claim?

    Asked by jlrith,

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  10. Looking For Opinions On My Ime Report

    i am not good at this and dont know how to edit my personal info? if an admin can help me delete my personal info that would be great. and hoping to get some opinions on my ime report thank you joe joe, I edited out your IME due to the personally identifying info. Make yourself a copy - white out (redact) your personally identifying info then rescan and re-upload it - into your post.

    Asked by TANKERJOE0,

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  11. Dr Bash Ime Timeframe?

    just wondering what the general time frame is for an IME from Dr Bash & his assistant Mr Brown. I'm sure they are swamped these days. I did as Berta suggested and wrote a nice precise cover leter and spent months putting a chronological medical document folder together and sent it off almost 6 months ago.

    Asked by TexasCop,

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  12. I Need Imo In Reno, Nv

    I think it is time to consider an IMO but I can't seem to find one in Reno, NV. Does anyone know a doctor in the reno area that will do an IMO for mental/PTSD? I've begun to write up a statement regarding the C&P exam I had for PTSD but I think the best thing for me to do is get an IMO. Thanks

    Asked by SCAATY,

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  13. Qtc Exam

    I hope I posted in the right section. I have several questions.I received a copy of my QTC Exam. The doctor stated "I have reviewed the conflicting medical evidence and am providing the following opinion. It is at least equally likely as not that the patient's current ......... is resultant from military related ........." He also said"The claimed condition was at least as likely as not (50 percent or greater probability) incurred in or caused by the claimed in-service injury, event, or illness." In my opinion this is very positive for me. A few years back, I had asked for unemployablity. Of course I was turned down because my other claims was turned down and I w…

    Asked by vet12,

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  14. Appointment With Non Va Doc

    Morning. So I have an appointment with a non VA neuro doc. My reason for going is 2 fold. I would like to get a IMO however for my claim however. I just want him to help me with theses headaches. You know how you go to the doctors and sometimes they want to piggyback off of what the other doctors have done. I want him to start from scratch and to figure out this problem with my head. I think I have been on every medication and I am tired of taking all of these pills. What should I take to him? What notes and items have you taken to your doctors?

    Asked by Magnum4x,

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  15. Imo For Competatncy Issue

    Hello follow veterans. Your continued support has been a blessing The Va is proposing incompetence and I have a couple of weeks to send them NOD along with supporting documents. Someone already mentioned that having IMO is very important. I am searching for a psychiatrist in my area. I not sure what I need to tell them. Do I need to get a full evaluation? which I think will cost a fortune and I don't have that kind of money to begin with. Does anyone went trough this process? How much does it cost? Is there a specific way to write their opinion to the VA or just a simple letter stating that I am competent or incompetent? Do I need to take my medical document with me?…

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  16. Hbot Chamber.

    Has anyone used the hyperbaric chamber for treatment of Migraine headaches? And does it work for you?

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  17. Imo Spine Doc In Michigan Or Wisconsin

    I am having an issue finding a doc to write and IMO about my spine. What I am trying to get is a letter from a doc saying that my headaches and neck (cervical spine) are connected to my back issues. In my opinion it is pretty common sense, but the VA has some pretty off thinking. My primary care provider won't write one. My Chiro will, but I was told that a chiropractor is not held to a very high regard. Thanks

    Asked by rdnkjeeper,

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  18. Must Private Imo Be Authorized By Va

    Can someone let me know if a Private Physician Independent Medical Opinion must first be authorized by VA . I am under the understdning that only VA can schedule an Indepenent medical examination. My understanding is that if a private physician conducts an idependent medical examination, if a request to conduct the IMO is not authorized by VA prior to submission of the private IMO, that while it will be admissable, the private IMO will not carry any probative weight.

    Asked by add55p,

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  19. Anyone Use Medical Opinions Assoc For A Imo

    I talked with Arthur Fine at Medical Opinions Associates today. They will charge me $1900 for a doctor to take a look at my service records and write up a IMO. I don't know if the doctor that they provide will give me a decision that will be in my favor or not. Guess I will just have to take that chance. I was wondering if anyone has used them before and what they thought of them. Thanks for any help. Brian

    Asked by bm6546,

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  20. Va Primary Physician C&p Exam

    Can or has anybody done this...Ask your Primary Care Physician for an IMO. Also, has anyone had there Primary care Physician fill out C&P worksheet? I have had the same Dr. since 2005 (my first visit with the VA) so I would think he would know better than a physicians assistant that doesn't speak english. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Ok, I realize that some of this question should have been posted in C&P exam, apologies.

    Asked by qwiksting,

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  21. Getting An Independent

    Independent Medical Opinions can often be the only way a veteran or widow can succeed on a VA claim. Opinions obtained from private treating doctors are often free yet most independent medical opinions are needed from doctors with full expertise in the field of the disability can be very costly. However an award can easily absorb this cost with a few comp checks or the increases in comp that the claimant might never obtain without an IMO. A Valid IMO must contain the following: The doctor must have all medical records available and refer to them directly in the opinion. In cases involving an in-service nexus- the doctor needs to read an…

    Asked by Berta,

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  22. Good Question For Imo

    Ok IMO experts, sharpen up your nails cause I need an answer that is no where to be found!!! When writing up an IMO for an existing SC disability that has worsened in time, and your C&P examiner states that you can only do sedentary work, where/what is the starting point of the phase of the worsening when you begin explaining the Subjective & Objective scenario's. Another words, since the disability has already been established SC, do you begin at the beginning when you injured yourself, or since the last surgery of the injury, or does it start with the C&P exam stating sedentary work only. I just don't want to add alot of history that isn't going to mak…

    Asked by cooter,

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  23. Ime Report, Opinions?

    XXXXXX, M.D., M.S., CIME XXXX N. XXXX Street, Suite XXX XXXXX,XXXXX, 12345 xx.com April 8, 2012 NAME OF CLAIMANT: EDITED DATE OF EXAMINATION: 03/27/2012 MEDICAL RECORDS: Reviewed HISTORY: The claimant, Mr. EDITED, is a 46-year-old military veteran. He suffers from numerous medical conditions and is in the process of filing for VA and Social Security disability benefits. Based upon information provided by the claimant he has chronic low back pain, diabetes, IBS, GERD, Barrett’s esophagus, major depression, and anxiety. The past surgical history includes appendectomy, cholecystectomy, and two back surgeries. Medications include insu…

    Asked by kevin4998,

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  24. Do I Still Need An Imo

    Filing aorta aneurysm as secondary claim to my service connected disability valvular heart disease US Army 1972-1975, I am currently 60% disabled with a history of service connected valvular heart disease. DX before leaving the service, (Aorta Stenosis, bicuspid aorta valve). My disability is not IHD or connected to AO, but still ; Service Connected, Peacetime, Incurred (don’t know why the record says Peacetime) 10% from 10/16/1975 100% from 02/13/2007 60% from 09/01/2008 The aorta valve had to be replaced in 2007, In 2010 I started having some familiar symptoms, testing was done the MRI showed an aorta aneurysm 5cm x 4.6cm, 8 months later a CT with contrast, showed…

    Asked by Spiderman,

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  25. Dr Bash Imo

    I copied this from Dr Bash's column in the IMO section Forem and would like someone to decipher what this means exactly. Thanks "A dedicated section-by-section SOAP note/clinical pathologic summary oriented review of each VA ratable condition to include all secondary complications." Coot

    Asked by cooter,

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