HadIt.com Elder fanaticbooks Posted February 11, 2011 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted February 11, 2011 NOTE: VHA Directive 2008-071.pdf Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Washington, DC 20420 October 29, 2008 VHA DIRECTIVE 2008-071 PROVISION OF MEDICAL STATEMENTS AND COMPLETION OF FORMS BY VA HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS 1. PURPOSE: This Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Directive establishes policy requiring VHA health care providers, when requested, to assist veteran patients in completing non-Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical forms (with the exception of the completion of examination forms if a third party customarily pays health care practitioners for the examination, but does not pay VA) by providing the veteran patients with medical statements with respect to their medical condition(s) and functionality. www.howtoassemblevaclaims.comA free guide for researching, organizing and assembling a va claim. Now upgraded to include suggestions for VONAPP and Social Security Disability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Content Curator/HadIt.com Elder Vync Posted February 11, 2011 Content Curator/HadIt.com Elder Share Posted February 11, 2011 In the past, I have had my VA doctors fill out short term disability papers. Almost makes me wonder if this supercedes the other directive saying they are not supposed to write nexus statements... "If it's stupid but works, then it isn't stupid."- From Murphy's Laws of Combat Disclaimer: I am not a legal expert, so use at own risk and/or consult a qualified professional representative. Please refer to existing VA laws, regulations, and policies for the most up to date information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlie Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 In the past, I have had my VA doctors fill out short term disability papers. Almost makes me wonder if this supercedes the other directive saying they are not supposed to write nexus statements... Vync, Do you have a link or know of someplace that (directive) states "they are not supposed to write nexus statements..." ? Carlie passed away in November 2015 she is missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Content Curator/HadIt.com Elder Vync Posted February 11, 2011 Content Curator/HadIt.com Elder Share Posted February 11, 2011 Vync, Do you have a link or know of someplace that (directive) states "they are not supposed to write nexus statements..." ? Hey Carlie, I'm probably having a stupid moment today and not reading this right. I was reading from the other day, but did not open the publication link. If I did, I would have realized it was from this very same directive. My confusion revolves around , which addresses who can and cannot write statements supporting a VA claim. I interpret 'causality' to mean 'nexus'. It looks like the VA is saying they would be happy to help fill out non-VA paperwork. But when it comes to determining a nexus, VBA (C&P) can do this, but VHA docs are limited to documenting only the observed current medical status and functional limitations. Am I reading this correctly? Thanks "If it's stupid but works, then it isn't stupid."- From Murphy's Laws of Combat Disclaimer: I am not a legal expert, so use at own risk and/or consult a qualified professional representative. Please refer to existing VA laws, regulations, and policies for the most up to date information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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