IMO question

[KC3]

When obtaining an IMO from a specialist or family practice physician, is it advisable to include more than 1 reasons as to why the doctor thinks your issue is SC? 

My example is the following:  the doctor uses a fall you took in service documented by lay evidence and says your migraines are at least likely secondary to the fall and then  adds that your SC PTSD is at least likely a  trigger for migraine headaches. 

[Richard1954]

Factually, A doctor can write any medical statement he wants to write,  but the opinion has to be based on acceptable medical knowledge. Also that doctor must say he review you medical records, and he must justify his medical opinion with facts..... I am not even going to comment on the example you gave, because as I said a doctor can write anything.....and as long as its justified by the medical evidence and acceptable medical knowledge his statement is likely to be accepted..

[KC3]

 

2 minutes ago, Richard1954 said:

.and as long as its justified by the medical evidence and acceptable medical knowledge his statement is likely to be accepted..

Thank you, it is in the physicians own terms. I just couldn't see posting it all. 

[toddt]

There is an excellent write up on IMO's / IME's on hadit -  here is the link:  

https://www.hadit.com/imo_nexus_letter_by_dr_bash.html