C&p Form For Imo

[Tower_Rat]

Im looking for the C&P form to turn in for an IMO so the Doctor knows what information to include so the VA doesnt kick it out and not acknowledge it. Im doing this for a reconsideration of the percentage they awarded me. These IMO's are high dollar but, I guess you gotta do what you gotta do to make them look at it.

[Guest jstacy]

Use the link below and print off the examination you are needing.

http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/21/Benefits/exams/index.htm

[Berta]

There have been some excellent formats here recently for exactly what an IMO doctor needs to know in order to shape their opinion so that VA will accept it.

All C & Ps are here and can be printed out:

http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/21/Benefits/exams/index.htm

Best to give them the specific rating criteria too for an IMO unless they are well versed in VA stuff.

All rating criterias are found here: (under 38 CFR Part IV)

http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/21/Reference/

The doctor must have specific expertise to support their opinion and establish a full medical rationale.

(meaning a shrink cant opine on a cervical disc claim)

(nor can a GP doc opine on a PTSD claim.)

They also need a clear statement as to whether the condition is 'more than likely or as likely as not 'etc- due to service-we had a recent post on that too and they must reference the inservice nexus in their opinion.

like "the veteran's shrapnel wounds are consistent with a documented inservice explosion and should be rated as to the extent of muscular disability which I have explained as disabling and evident within X rays and a MRI report from VA dated _____ as to the residuals of the scrapnel and its affect on his upper left shoulder and left facial muscles. The veteran also has prominent painful facial scarring due to the scrapnel which should also be rated."(the more then likely isnt needed because the inservice nexus is documented)

Or " The veteran's current diagnosis of PTSD is consistent with his inservice stressor involving--- and

he has no known other etiology for PTSD but for this highly significant event which is consistent with his combat experience. His PTSD has rendered him unemployable as he meets, by virtue of results of all available psychological testing, the VA's criteria for total disability due to unemployability due to PTSD from his service."