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Josephine
Berta and All,
I changed this from IMO to IME and sent to Cr. Crowley Forensic
Psychiatrist. He was pleased I emailed this to him. I also emailed
him a copy of the VA Mental ( except PTSD and Eating Disorder)
Examination Sheet) I sent him everything as you guys said, the SOC
and all the SSOC , both C&P's, Personnel Records, Military Medical
Records, Post treatment records from 1965 - date and letters by Dr.
Payne, Dr. Smith, and Dr. Campion with envelope, Buddy Letter, which
is stamped by the VA. Letters by Pastor. B. O. B, BVA Remand.
Is there anything that I need to carry for reference myself?
Format of an IME.
The IME (independent medical evaluation) should contain the following:
A statement as to the specific area of the IME doctor’s expertise that renders his/her opinion medically valid and appropriate to the disability claimed.
Any speeches or written treatises referenced etc that the doc has done that also support their expertise in the field of the disability.
A statement as to what medical records the doctor used to include the SMRs and any other available records pertinent to the claim.
A medically sound complete statement regarding “more than likely†or whatever terminology they use- that is supported by a complete medical rationale for their opinion.
A reference to the veteran’s SMRs (needed in most claims)- that supports the nexus in the veteran’s military records. An opinion regarding an in-service event is usually not valid if the doctor does not have the SMRs and refer to them.
A medical statement that rules out any other known etiology but for the service of the veteran as initial cause of the disability –based on the entire clinical record.
Any reference to any abstract or medical literature or treatise (the vet can find these themselves for the doc to consider) from valid and appropriate medical sources that supports the nexus of the claim.
Thanks and Always Appreciate,
Betty
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