Thanks to the recently approved Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020, publication and acceptance of VA DBQ forms are now codified in federal law. The passage of this new Bill protects veterans (and private healthcare providers) who wish to use a private DBQ as medical […]
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BVA Case Decision: “Probative Value” of Private Medical Evidence Used to Support a Veteran’s VA Disability Claim
Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF): Medical evidence is medical evidence. All competent and credible evidence of record must be reviewed by the VA Rater (and considered) prior to making a VA claim decision. However, not all evidence is created equal. Evidence may have more (or less) PROBATIVE VALUE. What Evidence Has Probative Value? III.iv.5.A.2.d. Definition: […]
How to Pass Your CP Exam for PTSD Benefits
If you’re reading this, you have either already scheduled your CP exam for PTSD benefits or you are considering filing a claim, and you’re probably wondering what you can expect during the VA medical exam. Well, you came to the right place! We’ve put together a comprehensive breakdown so you know just what to expect […]
VA Claim Denied Not Service Connected: Top 3 Reasons Why
Here is why your claim was denied and and how you can take fight back.
Best Way to Get 100 VA Disability: The Experts Guide
Understand the best way to get 100% rated by the VA for your disability claim.
Why Are DBQ’s Important?
A Disability Benefits Questionnaire is a form that your service provider will fill out describing specifics about a ratable condition that you are seeking compensation for. They were created to streamline the process of your claim.
What’s in a DBQ for Mental Health?
A Disability Benefits Questionnaire (DBQ) is a supporting document to aid a Veteran in filing their claim. The DBQ aids the rater and the doctor in moving forward and helping to cut down wait time on the process. There are various DBQs that the VA has forms for, but the one we will discuss in […]