QTC asking ME for medical records already provided to VA????

[kiowa58d]

Hello All,

Looking for guidance.  I received a call today from QTC representative asking if I could provide copies of current MRI reports for a cervical condition that I have filed for.  I told the rep that I had already provided my medical records to the VA and all of the MRI reports should be in the C file.  I asked why they were needed and the QTC rep indicated the doctor who completed my C&P examination needed them to complete his report.

I asked the QTC rep if the doctor had reviewed my C-file (since all of the information he would need to complete his report is in my medical records).  The QTC rep stated the VA did not request a review of my medical records (whatever that means).   She also indicated the doctor had not reviewed my medical records but a VA case manager would review my records when assigning a disability rating.

The cervical condition I have filed for dates back to 1997 and I have received numerous medical treatments since that time.  

I have also filed for numerous other medical conditions which he barely touched on during my exam.

How can the doctor provide a thorough report without reviewing my medical records (C-file)?  

Is the QTC doctor required to review my medical records prior to my C&P exam?

My current plan is to scan and email the current reports that I have to the QTC rep but that wouldn't even scratch the surface.  

I would appreciate any advice you may have to offer.

 

Thank you

[georgiapapa]

I agree with Buck.  Provide the records yourself. Do not rely on the VA to provide the records.  If the VA does not provide the records or leaves out records supporting your claim, you will probably be denied and possibly end up in a lengthy appeals process.  This can be avoided by making sure you have file copies of all of your medical records (military, VA and private) so they can be provided on request and you can control exactly what is provided.  If you don't have copies of the medical records supporting your claim you should obtain copies ASAP.  Go to your VAMC or private medical providers and get copies.  

In response to your question as to whether the QTC Doctor is required to review your medical records prior to your C & P exam, I can tell you from personal experience that VA examiners who conduct C & P exams are not always required to review a claimant's medical records prior to conducting a C & P exam. 

Good luck to you.

Take care.

GP

[kiowa58d]

I agree with all of you.  You have to look after yourself.

I had copies of all my records, organized by condition and literally was trying to force feed the paperwork to the doctor at the C&P exam.  He took a quick look at couple of my MRI reports and that was it.    I even asked after the exam was over and the staff said if he needed it he would have asked for it at the time.

I also submitted a claim for my right knee and both shoulders.  I asked the QTC rep if the doctor needed the medical records I had for those conditions as well and the QTC rep declined stating the doctor had what he needed.  I went ahead and sent all the records anyway.

The QTC rep said that they complete their report and then submit to the VA who finishes the claim and assigns the rating.