[PTSD increase via Dr. Ellis]

Currently 50% ptsd.  I got an increase IME from Dr. Ellis for a recommendation to 100%.  Anyone have any experience with getting an increase from a non psyc. Dr.?  It was quite detailed and covered much of what was on the VA DBQ.  Just not sure how much weight the VA will give it.

Also TBI.  Documented accident in med. records.

[Is there such thing as Blacklisted Doctors?]

Thank you.  Your responses give me hope.  I just got like 8 favorable IMO's from my Dr. of choice.  Went over all my medical records, gave a thorough medical evaluation and gave his assessment. 

I've seen this asked on another forum and the poster got skewered; threatened with removal for asking.  No it wasn't me.  I knew better.   

I'll stick with this forum.

[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.