Opinons On Dr. Bash

[rdawg]

I'm thinking of plopping down a couple of grand for an IMO from Dr. Bash. I've researched his name thru the BVA decisions and see he has been successful on some occasions but has also lost some. What I can't do is research the cases where Dr. Bash is used and S/C is granted or denied and does not go to the BVA. Maybe all of you could help. Can you give me some examples of your experiences with him. List the conditions, whether or not he had access to your SMR's/c-file or both and if S/C was granted.

Thanks...I look forward to some interesting reads

Rdawg

[Pete53]

Josephine:

My IMO was done for $300 by a shrink in Dallas in 1993. I cannot even go close to saying what a difficult time I had finding a MD who would venture an opinion on a Medical problem that was over 20 years old.

Dr Lee McNabb in Dallas is my hero. He reviewed all my records and talked to me for about 2 hours and than wrote a 5 page medical opinion that absolutely destroyed the VARO clerical misdiagnosis of my medical condition. Some clerk at the VA decided I had a Personality Disorder instead of Panic Disorder with Depression.

I will still say that it is my opinion that unless you have it spelled out specifically in your Medical Records the best investment you can make in your claim is a Medical Opinion done by an MD.

[Josephine]

Josephine:

My IMO was done for $300 by a shrink in Dallas in 1993. I cannot even go close to saying what a difficult time I had finding a MD who would venture an opinion on a Medical problem that was over 20 years old.

Dr Lee McNabb in Dallas is my hero. He reviewed all my records and talked to me for about 2 hours and than wrote a 5 page medical opinion that absolutely destroyed the VARO clerical misdiagnosis of my medical condition. Some clerk at the VA decided I had a Personality Disorder instead of Panic Disorder with Depression.

I will still say that it is my opinion that unless you have it spelled out specifically in your Medical Records the best investment you can make in your claim is a Medical Opinion done by an MD.

Pete,

Thanks so much,

You can understand why I must use my Board Certified Internist for the last 29 years, as my records go back 42 years.

I think that being my doctor for 29 years, will have to stand for something. He isn't a dumb bunny!

I may be, with the Va mess and all, but he is quite to the point on this personality thing.

Have a good one!

Josephine

[marinejay]

Josephine;

From me going through the va b/s, even though you've been with your regular doc for 29 yrs, remember he is not a physic doc, so the va will knock him imo down with the quickness. What i would do is get an imo form a specialist to be on the safe side and also from your doc. I think that will be better.

What you can do is have your regular doc write up your imo, then see the specialist on your condition and have him do another one also and give him the imo from your regular doc so he can incorporate it into his write up. I think with that you would have a better chance of getting what you want accomplished

Another thing i would say is have another backup plan, from reading your story since way back when, i see that you have been fighting for a long time, don't give up. I also see you will have to fight for a couple more years to get your right compensation. you will also have lots of disapointments so be prepared.

word of advice.

"Hope for the Best, Expect the worse" but in the real world " leave hope at the door, and bring the facts and a battering ram to knock heads off"

Just my 3 cents.

marine jay

[john999]

I really think that if you look around you can find a shrink in your area who will do an IMO for you. I think it is better to have a face-to-face with the shrink instead of trying to do it long distance. There is no need to pony up 1500-2000 bucks for this opinion. You have to comparison shop. Sometimes your VA psychiatrist can give you a lead to a retire VA doctor who will do the opinion for a fee. That is what I got and it worked well.

[Josephine]

Guys,

I have a wonderful IMO from Dr. Muller the Doctor from the Va that gave me my first C&P.

I assume that a C&P opinion could serve the same purpose.

His C&P must have been too good, why else would I get another one in 5 months with a couple of nutty psychiatrist, that could not say anything to the examination, but a bunch of lies.

From what I have been told the lawyers at the AMC are investigating each unsubstantiated allegation by Dr. Leh. I wrote a letter for them to do this and I do mean it.

This examination is the only negative against me and this claim. If not I am prepared to file a complaint with the Board of Professions for Fraud and with the intent to Deceive by changing and altering my medical records.

There is a lot of strange things going on in my file and I will keep on with it till I tighten the screw.

Thanks bunches!

Josephine

[theo]

I was referred to Dr. Bash by Berta.. I was successful in reaching him and since the few weeks I've work with him by providing him with access to my records, file I have Dr. Bash was able to give me a IME that is currently in my file at the AMC. I highly recommend Dr. Bash, and for you Veterans who need more infomation about him, here is a link to a pdf file that will help you get the proper information and how to get in touch with him... http://www.kingculture.com/Veterans_Medical_Advisor_Bash.pdf

Thanks

Theo

The only problem that I have with Dr. Bash, and I have emailed him and he did return my email. I don't think that he does IMO's for disability of anxiety and depression.

I contacted his partner, but he is so busy with his private practice in Washington, although, he did answer my email, but stated he was swamped.

Pete,

Isn't your claim for anxiety and depression also?

Did Dr. Bash do an IMO for you?

If he did, perhaps, he could assist me also.

I would be more than willing to spend that kind of money, as I spend it for antique dolls, and I would benefit more from his expertise, than appease myself with another doll.

If I receive a negative from the AMC, I believe that I still have 3 months to turn in new evidence.

Please do let me know.

Thanks,

Josephine