Cherron

[Cherron5]

HLR closed! Under review is compensation issues! Does any one know what that means?

[Buck52]

I would think they have issues compensation  on what to rate you and what for? do you have more than 1 claim in?  they may wait to adjuicate all your claims?

They say for HLR Claims

125 days

How long does it take VA to make a decision? 4-5 months VA's goal for completing Higher-Level Reviews is an average of 125 days.

[brokensoldier244th]

https://vetsbenefits.net/higher-level-review-was-closed-t185547.html

[Buck52]

brokensoldier244th

Do you work for the VA?  R.O.? 

if you do have you heard rumors going around that  OIG- VA is  prohibiting 

PTSD Exams done by private Dr's & via telehealth?

[Buck52]

Does VA accept telemental1 exams conducted by private (non-VA) psychologists and psychiatrists?

Many veterans, attorneys, and mental health clinicians have assumed that videoconference interviews with veterans were acceptable, provided the psychologist followed applicable state laws2 and specific requirements outlined in VBA's M21-1 Adjudication Procedures Manual.3

However, a recent VA Office of Inspector General (VAOIG) report indicated that "[t]he use of private provider telehealth examinations for rating purposes is prohibited."4

This conclusion by the VAOIG probably came as a surprise to many stakeholders because public VA guidance on this topic has been—and still is—ambiguous5 and confusing.

[brokensoldier244th]

7 minutes ago, Buck52 said:

brokensoldier244th

Do you work for the VA?  R.O.? 

if you do have you heard rumors going around that  OIG- VA is  prohibiting 

PTSD Exams done by private Dr's & via telehealth?

Not to my knowledge. Nothing has changed other than a push for Telehealth due to not having physical access to a lot of facilities. 

 

"The following health care providers can perform initial examinations for PTSD. a board-certified or board "eligible" psychiatrist; a licensed doctorate-level psychologist; a doctorate-level mental health provider under the close supervision of a board-certified or board eligible psychiatrist or licensed doctorate-level psychologist a psychiatry resident under close supervision of a board certified or board eligible psychiatrist or licensed doctorate-level psychologist; or a clinical or counseling psychologist completing a one-year internship or residency (for purposes of a doctorate-level degree) under close supervision of a board-certified or board eligible psychiatrist or licensed doctorate-level psychologist."

[brokensoldier244th]

-Correction- Thank you Buck. 

-I asked someone I know-

M21 hasnt been updated yet to include the stuff from the OIG reaport. OIG found about 50% error/improper use of DBQ or improper exams when done by private for PTSD. OIG recommends VA as a whole then not use/allow private C/P exams for those.