DBQ'S

[Kinfolk]

Can a DBQ submitted with my claim be used to establish diagnosis?

[lotzaspotz]

Are you asking if you can give your private (non-VA) Doctor the DBQ form to complete that covers the disability you're claiming?  If so, yes, you can establish a diagnosis that way as evidence.  However, the VA may (and likely will) still arrange for you to undergo a compensation and pension exam of its own.  

[Gastone]

Non VA Dr or for that matter, VA MD/DO or other treating Medical Specialist, that is Medically Competent to issue a DX, is really all that is necessary to establish a DX. Clinician notes regarding what went into the DX, are very important.

Even if you have a DX, that possibly qualifies for a SC, a C & P DBQ will be needed for Rating purposes. There are occasions when the C & P exam & DBQ isn't necessary.

My SA was Awarded as a CAD Secondary based on my Non VA Sleep Neurologist DX and Clinician Notes establishing the Nexus. The Raters determine if & when a C & P Exam is necessary and also the need for a GP or Specialist. I believe it's a rule,all BVA Remands always require a C & P exam by a Specialist, a GP Dr is not optional.

Semper Fi

[broncovet]

Sure.  If the DBQ so states that you have "x" diagnosis, and if its signed by a competent medical professional, then yes, this should suffice as a diagnosis.  

[Carl the Engineer]

All of my original claims were by VA examiners only.

Now, some of my icreases and secondaries are based on civilian docs with C&P exam, both.

So, yes,

Hamslice

 

[Kinfolk]

On September 16, 2016 at 0:57 AM, lotzaspotz said:

Are you asking if you can give your private (non-VA) Doctor the DBQ form to complete that covers the disability you're claiming?  If so, yes, you can establish a diagnosis that way as evidence.  However, the VA may (and likely will) still arrange for you to undergo a compensation and pension exam of its own.  

Yes thats exactly what I was wondering. Although my doctor is Active duty (My wife's active air force) Im wondering if that will carry a little more weight with the VA in comparison if I was being seen by a civilian doctor. Thanks for answering