Va Dr Will Not Fill Out Dbq Form

[jet187]

Hello all,

Can anyone tell me what's the deal with VA doctors that refuses fill out DBQ forms?

My dad primarily uses the VA for his treatment.

He had a follow up appt. yesterday and his VA Pulmonary doc told him he doesn't fill out the DBQ form for Respiratory conditions, he said the VSO does. Really?
The DBQ form has to be filled out by a physician and signed by one. It contains medical questions related to his medical condition that only a doctor can fill out.

Its very obvious a VSO is not a doctor or could fill out the DBQ form!!

I am trying to help my dad with his asbestosis claim and he has all the tests/scans/evidence done and ready to submit a claim, but I live in another state and can't be with him at his visits and he is 75 and doesn't know what to say or ask, he just tells me what the doc says.

The VA Pulmonary doc is his only treating physician for his asbestosis.

The doc says yes he has asbestosis, my dad asked him if he could make a note in his record if he would state in his medical opinion if it was more than likely a result of his military service in the Navy, he said no he wouldn't do that because the raters at the Regional would make that determination. Really?

Its obvious the doctor punted him or kicked the can down the road.

What can I do? Is there a directive for VA docs on filling it out?

Are VA doctors permitted to fill out DBQs if they are the only treating physician the patient has?

Or is the DBQs only for civilian doctors to fill out?

What's the point of these DBQs if the docs refuse to fill them out or give their patients bad info?

What should I do?

Any feedback is appreciated.

[CBaker84]

There used to be a policy for them to fill out the forms. Was there a follow on letter rescinding that policy?

Shit. I used to have that va letter saved. Will have to find it.

[Chuck75]

The policy before the letter was not to fill out forms related to a VA claim. Many of the VA doctors still follow the old rules.

Beyond that, do you really want a VA doctor to fill out a form that he or she does not want to fill out?

Edited March 4, 2015 by Chuck75

[Notorious Kelly]

Tell em maybe we'll take our business elsewhere so docs can fill out honest, accurate info without politics.

[CBaker84]

The policy before the letter was not to fill out forms related to a VA claim. Many of the VA doctors still follow the old rules.

Beyond that, do you really want a VA doctor to fill out a form that he or she does not want to fill out?

Failing to properly fill out the medical documents with proper information can lead to complaints, licensing complaints, and malpractice issues. I'd be happy for them to do this, make them do it right the first time.

If the VA doesn't like your claim, they will do one with their doctors anyway. I had DBQ and (2) IMO's done.. they still did a new one because they didn't like my results.

Edited March 9, 2015 by CBaker84