Looking for a psychologist ANYWHERE IN THE US to perform a DBQ - will travel

[hellfromabove]

I called another 30 psychologists in my area today and none would perform it.  I have called nearly 50 in total and not making any progress.

Does anyone know of a psychologist anywhere in the states that they have used for a psychological DBQ evaluation?  I am willing to travel.  Savings are running out, and I would gladly spend $200 in gas to travel to someone rather than waste another couple of days/weeks/months trying to get someone to help me out here.

Any help, advice, or referrals would be appreciated.

Thank you

[Berta]

If you are attempting to get a PTSD diagnosis- the VA will not accept a PTSD diagnosis from any private shrink.

However the VA should consider any other possible MH disability from the results of your C & P exam.

Can you scan and attach the C & P results here? (Cover C file #, name, address prior to scanning it.)

Have you tried Dr Brett Valette ? His contact info is here under a hadit search.

 

 

[Buck52]

Its getting to be harder and harder for Veterans to seek a private Doc  for help now days. vs about 15/20 years ago. eh!

I had a hard time finding a Private  Urologist Specialist , For me I had no premium Insurance  Just VA.so Had to pay Out of Pocket,  ok that was not a problem   but what I run into is the Dr's now days are in a Group of Doctors  in this special field and only take premium Insurance and don't accept Cash.

Most speciality Docs are going to these groups...its hard to find that one or two docs with their own private practice anymore. but there's still a few out there  just have to keep calling until you snag one.

I kept calling around and got lucky and found a Dr (Urologist Specialist) that would accept cash and he was very reasonable. nice and veteran friendly his help was outstanding.

He was in a group too but he did run his private practice on Wed's of every week for his old patients, I was very lucky I got in with him

I explain to his Secuatary what all I needed him to do for me and she mention it to the Dr  the Dr said sure set him up an appointment.  

Edited June 27, 2018 by Buck52

[vetquest]

I looked up psychiatry IMO's and found this website, it has a selection of doctors.  You might be able to find one here. https://www.imenet.com/specialties/psychiatry

Just make sure they know to use VA language in performing your IMO.  They need to provide a nexus.  I do not have the statements that they need to use right now but Buck should be able to provide you with that language.

Buck?

Edited June 27, 2018 by vetquest
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[Buck52]

Well it depends on what your claiming  if its PTSD you need the diagnose come from the VA not private  

This Dr needs to examine you read in part of your medical records and read where the VA DX You .he needs to state that it ''IS LEAST LIKELY AS NOT'' THAT YOUR Mental Health Issues (PTSD) Occured during your military service while deployed to**** Or where you were deployed to  ect,,,ect,, if your a combat veteran no need to prove your stressors   CIB should be on your DD 214

Edited June 27, 2018 by Buck52

[FormerMember]

Not so with it requiring a VA shrink to give you a PTSD dx. Once you are denied, you can seek out a private shrink to rebut the denial. I use a guy out of Colorado. He will work directly with a Veterans whereas most will require you go through an attorney. I have his contact info if you wish it. PM me and I'll give it to you.

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest L]

I utilized Dr B Vallette in Colorado, best $2,000 I have ever spent. Highly recommend. No travel needed.... just emails/ phone call. 

http://www.veteranspsychevaluations.com/about_us.htm

Edited July 2, 2018 by L