How Do You Go About Asking For A Va Dr To Write You A Letter?

[ammodad]

hello brother and sisters its me again its good to see you al still here and its good to be seen ...

how do you go about gtting your va dr to write that letter he has know problem telling you how and whyyour illbut how do you get him to put it on paper most will tell you they cant conflict of interest or whatever reason whatsthe perfext way t get it on paper????????????????

Edited June 30, 2013 by ammodad

[carlie]

No conflict of interest, especially if they fill out a DBQ

for you.

They are supposed to do it.

http://www.benefits.va.gov/COMPENSATION/dbq_disabilityexams.asp

"With Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs) Veterans now have more control over the disability claims process.

Veterans have the option of visiting a private health care provider instead of a VA facility to complete their disability evaluation form.

Veterans can have their providers fill out any of the more than 70 DBQs that are appropriate for their conditions and submit them to us. It's that easy!"

"Who fills them out?

For VA exams, a VA clinician will fill out the DBQ. If being seen by a private provider, have
them complete the DBQ and submit it to us either by Regional Office Fax Numbers
or mail."

Disability Benefits Questionnaires(DBQs) are medical examination forms used to capture essential information for evaluating disability compensation

and/or pension claims.

http://www.benefits.va.gov/COMPENSATION/dbq_ListByDBQFormName.asp

[Notorious Kelly]

They are supposed to help but don't count on letting them do letter on their own and having it be of any value.

You'll want to research the specific terminology needed for an IMO (Independent Medical Opinion) letter even though it's coming from a VA doc.

I tried with my NP and she refused saying "I can't sign that letter because I didn't write it (Hello- it was an EXAMPLE )

Good luck!

[#1Cavtrooper]

I asked my clinical psychiatrist, who was also the Director of my local outpatient clinic to give an IMO and she gladly did. I submitted this letter with my claim and also took it to my C&P exam with QTC. The psychologist at QTC also gladly accepted a copy of it. To tell you the truth, it helped my PTSDMST case immensely. Sadly this very fine Doctor left Texas and transferred to California. This was my initial claim and I ended up with 100% IU P&T w/SMC-S Housebound the first go round.

Edited June 30, 2013 by #1Cavtrooper

[SonnyBurnett]

It has been my experience with my primary....they are afraid to write these letters. Why? Not sure but its probably some off the record threat against their careers.

[john999]

That is my experience as well lately. My PCP is good but she does not want to get involved in claims process.

[justrluk]

I'm in the same boat. My remand calls for a new C&P; why not ask my current specialist to fill out the form v. a general practitioner?