Anybody Used Dr. Dennis Barson, Do, For An Imo Yet?

[Philip Rogers]

I'm planning on using him but have a few red flags. He graduated as a DO in 2002 but that seems a short time for all his posted qualifications. Can't find him licensed in Virginia??? I don't mind losing the money but I'm worried about my records, especially in this day of ID theft. Any info appreciated!

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Edited February 11, 2008 by Philip Rogers

[jbasser]

Folks, Pete is absolutely correct. A DO is an osteopathic Doctor. The practice area is still the same.

Dr Barson is schooled in Occupational Medicine. He would be better suited for an opinion rendering the emphasis on the working economy. His opinion would have more weight than a Radiologist or regular MD that does not have an occupational background.

For example, a Neuroradiologist can tell you from a film, Xray, Ct or MRI thay you have a certain nerve problem. A Neurologist can tell the effect of the nerve on the body and a Neurosurgeon can tell what effect the problem has on the bodily system as well as operate to fix it.(If it is warranted).

An MD or DO specializing in Occupational medicine can tell what your limits are when it comes to working.

An Occupational doctor is the most important cog in the wheel for both the SSD and VA compensation since they are based on earnings capacity (VA) or ability to perform substantial gainful activity ( SSA)

If I needed an opinion I would use him without hesitation.

Edited February 13, 2008 by jbasser

[Tuco49316]

Anyone have contact onfo for Dr. Barson? Thanks.

[carlie]

From google:

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&ie=...;aq=f&oq=Dr+

[Tuco49316]

From google:

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&ie=...;aq=f&oq=Dr+

[Tuco49316]

From google:

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&ie=...;aq=f&oq=Dr+

The link yields no useful information. Its as though Dr. Barson is an apparition; no website, phone number not a working one.

[Ricky]

My primary care doc (Tricare) is a D.O. He has provided many IMO's for my stroke, SA, DMII etc.... he writes very well and once he felt out what the VA was looking for his statements have been given much much weight in the rating process.

Some MD's look down on them but they have the same qualifactions as the MD.