Always love your videos Leah and I appreciate you stress integrity. Thank you for your professionalism.

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the awesome feedback and I am glad you are enjoying the content

This is outstanding news!!! I went to my VA Doctor back in 2019 to see if she could do a DBQ for me. She came out the back and confronted me regarding filling out a DBQ, she went ham! About a month a ago I sent her a message for a Schedule A letter and she did it with no questions asked.

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

I am happy to hear that she assisted you with a schedule A letter! I am also glad you found this helpful. Thank you for watching!

@carroll6

Жыл бұрын

what does "went ham" mean? is this some new slang? What is "schedule A"?

@duaneh1973

Жыл бұрын

@@carroll6 ham is slang it means go crazy, or being abruptly rude. Schedule A is a disability letter.

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

@@carroll6 going ham is slang. I would not necessarily call it new because I am getting older myself and have been hearing it for years. It really is not important in the context of what I was describing anyhow. Schedule A letters are related to disabilities for individuals looking for federal jobs and that may need some type of accommodations

@warren7642

Жыл бұрын

What is a Schedule A letter, sample anywhere?

As a fellow veteran myself of the Navy it's good to hear a woman better and speaking about VA matters

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

Glad you are finding it helpful and thank you for watching my veteran sister!

Hail Leah !!! What a Veteran's Advocate.

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

Legal professionals like VSO's, accredited claims agents and VA accredited attorneys

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

Did you mean a patient advocate?

@combatdouglas1306

Жыл бұрын

@@prestigeveteranmedical two convos in the last week. Hmph. Let's see if we can separate and straighten out. Here , I meant you are a great veteran's advocate. You help lots and gratis. You make free great movies. Etcetera ad infinitum. All you have to do is sit back and wheelbarrow the cash to the depository. You are a great lady , a good mind and a golden consciousness. The other convo did concern a patient advocate not doing their job(s) but being a layer of insulation for a Director of a V.A. and not the advocate of the veteran as their job descriptions say they should. We straight now?

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

@@combatdouglas1306 yes yes we are straight my friend

Leah, This is an answer to Prayer's here in Jacksonville Florida. I am sharing this with other Veterans.

@prestigeveteranmedical

3 ай бұрын

I am glad you found it helpful! Best of luck and thank you for sharing

Thank you, Miss. I was denied twice for ptsd, headaches + after being assaulted by a fellow service-member and the pain and concussion that resulted. The VA said I didn't seek treatment while active-duty. I was so angry when I received the letters. My trauma is so bad, the judge had to cancel my SSDI hearing because my panic attack was so bad. I do have my hearing later this September and I am appealing the VA's denial. Will also request my VA psychiatrist for my Nexus letter. (I did submit two witness statements and I told my supervisors about the incident- I wasn't aware of Mental Health when I was 20 at the time).

@prestigeveteranmedical

2 ай бұрын

I am so sorry to hear this sir. Thank you for watching

The best assistance video for veterans I've seen.

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the awesome feedback!!

My very first ear claim I brought my STRs to my VA appointments. I showed the ENT what happened to me. They were nice enough to write in my medical notes that "x condition in service is most likely the cause of X condition today". Some of my VA doctors I found would automatically write things in my medical notes that lined up with wording from the DBQ (GI and neurology). Asking for a DBQ appointment makes a lot of sense!

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

Yes all of that sounds like it makes sense!

@codychavarria6088

9 ай бұрын

So does that, the medical notes act like a dbq or Nexus letter? My primary Is the my VA,doctor

@LoneStarSpartan

9 ай бұрын

It acts like a Nexus. If they include the symptoms the c&p examiner will use that to fill out the DBQ.@@codychavarria6088

This is exactly what I've been looking for! I'm so glad I found your videos dealing with all things VA and veterans. Appreciate you much!

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!!

Sooooo glad i saw this video.... printer cant turn on fast enough...this will be a mic drop moment lol...thank youuuu!!!

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

lol! Alright best of luck my friend! Keep us posted

Please support senator Elizabeth Warren efforts to fix the VA's claims process.

@prestigeveteranmedical

3 ай бұрын

I am going to actually make a video on this later today!

@billdau

2 ай бұрын

As hard as that is😬

Thank you soooo much for this video. I’m about to file several disability claims and was worrying about how i was going to come up the the money to pay for DBQ’s.

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

Keep us posted on how it goes!

My VA doctor said no, so I'm awaiting two necessary letters from Prestige

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

I am sorry to hear this sir. Thank you for watching

Thank you so much for the VA Nexus letter information. My Doc told me that she was not allowed to give n IMO or Nexus letter for my diagnoses. I have gone to great lengths to find other providers that can help me and it has caused an extensive delay in completing and filing my claim. I am from Double Oak, TX and enjoy your KZread videos.

@prestigeveteranmedical

7 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Might want to talk this policy to the clinic

I filed Sleep Apnea secondary to Allergic Rhinitis after being diagnosed with Sleep Apnea 3 years after active duty. I asked the nurse practitioner that was seeing me if she could fill out a DBQ and write a nexus statement connecting it to burn pits exposure. She did both and put all of the info in my medical record. I haven't been service connected yet, but I feel real confident.

@prestigeveteranmedical

7 ай бұрын

That is great to hear that she was helpful. Best of luck and keep us posted

Thanks to this info, I was able to get an appt. with my PC doc. to fill all my dbq's and also educate my local VA hospital due to their lack of knowledge of this policy or regulations. They even told me that they were not "allowed" to fill dbq's for anyone before me. I politely got my message across as you advised and work out, so thanks alot!

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

That is awesome!! I am happy to hear this. I hope they start doing this more often going forward. Good work advocating for yourself and hopefully affecting change going forward!

Thank you for your time and posting. And your braces will be well worth it in the future. :)

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your support and thank you for your encouragement on the braces. It is tough being an adult with these on.

Hi Leah You seem like the right person to ask this question. Have you ever seen a DBQ like form that request a C& P examiner to provide an internal Nexus like opinion if one has not been provided by the Veteran?

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

Yes very often

@slapout9

Жыл бұрын

@@prestigeveteranmedical Thank you! Your videos have helped a great deal. Will let you know how things work out. Thanks again.

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

@@slapout9 great to hear friend. Best of luck to you!

@mkgunter

10 ай бұрын

My c&p Dr for tinnitus exam, whatever she did got me 10% within 3 weeks of the exam!

Thank you so much on your information for Veterans 🇺🇸👍🇺🇸...

@prestigeveteranmedical

9 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and I am glad you are enjoying the content!

Thank you so much for this powerful information and I am trying to use it but they are fighting me tooth and nail I am using the White House hotline as well as the Patient Advocates office for leverage

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome. Please keep us posted and I’m sorry to hear that

This is very informative, thank you very much for providing this great information. I will definitely being sharing your video with others.

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching

Hello fellow vets. So, I asked my PC doctor at the VA to assist me with paperwork in filing a claim. She immediately refused stating they were not allowed to get involved with that process. I mentioned VHA Directive 1134 but, she advised me to take it up with her CMO (Chief Medical Officer). I’ve left a message both at the clinic and over the phone for the CMO, have not yet heard back from her. I contacted the Patient Advocate and he was no help. He only regurgitated what my doctor said. I offered him to look up directive 1134 however, he didn’t seem interested and said he’d refer me to the CMO.

@prestigeveteranmedical

11 ай бұрын

That is really terrible. Have you considered contacting your congressman?

@tropicaldaze23

2 күн бұрын

Could you please give an update on how this turned out?

This info is golden thank you very much!! My VA DOC wouldnt even fill one out for me. He said he wasnt allowed to do VA DBQs

@prestigeveteranmedical

5 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear that sir

I love this - you are the first one whose videos feel real to me; you come across as actually caring about veterans versus just trying to make a buck like most of these men. I’m just saying… Jusr one question - does this apply to contracted Tricare and/or champ va providers (of which I am one - hubby is 30 yr retiree). I want to pass the word on to colleagues if so! Thanks!

@prestigeveteranmedical

10 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed they video. Thank you for watching! I am not sure if they fall under that policy, I would bet not but they can certainly complete them if they would like to.

Your information is such a great resource and such a great help. You mentioned you wanted to have feedback about how and when the outcome of a provider completing a DBQ and a Nexus letter. I contacted my provider and she told me that the National policy prevents her from filing out a nexus letter and a DBQ letter.

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

That is very curious. Did you ask her to provide you a copy of the policy? Did you show her this Policy that actually states she can and should fill out the forms? I mean at this point she probably will not be helpful so you really have little to lose by just correcting her and calling her out! I am sorry to hear this and thank you for the feedback

@dansdollar8318

Жыл бұрын

@@prestigeveteranmedical I politely replied asking her to allow me to provide her with the information stating the ability to complete the paperwork.

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

@@dansdollar8318 How did she respond to that? Did you also ask her to provide you the national policy she is referencing?

@dansdollar8318

Жыл бұрын

@@prestigeveteranmedical I have not yet received a response. I expect one tomorrow or Friday. I am fearful to ask or pursue it because I have to visit her for my health care. I don’t want to upset her. She is my only provider.

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

@@dansdollar8318 That is really sad sir I am sorry to hear this

Thank you for the great content Mrs/Ms Leah. This was awesome, it was truly. I enjoyed how you visualized the documents and subsections. I enjoy your videos. I refer you to everyone I know! Did anyone notice that she has gotten a country accent when she gets into her job? She said "YWAHLL" and "SOPPOSED TWO", ( around 12:00 ) yo, she dragged it out! Haha (instead of just plain 'yall'"). Actually, she's gotten more country over the years. Lol, I'm not even from the US and I can tell. Ok take care!

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

You gave me a big smile with this comment. Big hugs and ywhall keep watching now ya hear?!

@elegantmarketer

Жыл бұрын

@@prestigeveteranmedical 😆 Yes Ma'am. :) I have one last question, is Mr. Frank still working your agency? There's a reason I"m asking this.

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

@@elegantmarketer Yes sir he sure is but if you need something from me email me at leah@prestigeveteranmctx.com

@elegantmarketer

Жыл бұрын

@@prestigeveteranmedical Yes ma'am, will do. Thank you for. You take care.

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

@@elegantmarketer You bet sir looking forward to hearing from you

I’ve filed a claim for PTSD due to MST. Happened over 27 years ago and I’ve simply been unable to deal with it . My VA Psychologist who I see weekly agreed to write a nexus letter but stated that because of a potential conflict of interest, she can’t do the DBQ. She did, however, get my VA prescribing psychiatrist to agree to do the DBQ. Thank you for all your help and information…. Had I not seen this, I would have never asked .

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

I am sorry you experienced this but I am so happy that you were able to get help from the psychiatrist

@JvincentHughes-eu5pn

Жыл бұрын

​@@prestigeveteranmedical did you get the disability rating you wanted

Thanks for sharing this! This is a game-changer. But there’s something to the “consistent with other VHA policy” issue. Neither of my VA podiatrists would write a DBQ or nexus letter. One told me he was told not to (internal policy for specialists, maybe?). But my primary care doctor has written one and has recently offered to write more. That message came as I was looking for a doctor to write a nexus. In my opinion, the VA is wasting money on these outside contractors. I had one “exam” my foot without even taking my shoe off. Of course I was denied that claim.

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

I am so very sorry to hear this sir but I am happy to hear your primary doctor was willing to assist. Thank you for watching!!

@Rshen11

6 ай бұрын

I had an exam for my ankle with out taking off my shoe.. go figure

I’m trying this today with my sleep clinic,, wish me luck!

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

Best of luck sir!!

Up Date: Received 70% mental health, 60% (max) Dermatology, both in the last year and a few years ago, 10% tinnitus. Equals 90%. I've been out of service since 1977 but nobody in 48 years told me I could make a claim until about four years. I am working on Sleep Apnea secondary to mental health, but not PTSD. I am already on a CPAP machine from the VA. I asked all my community care doctors for a Nexus... Nope. My last two PC doctors... Nope. And I don't want to force someone as it would only take one 'NOT LIKELY' report. So, I am now looking for a Nexus Doctor. They have ranged from $1000 to $9000... Yep. I will try to write a worthy statement first; explaining my Anxiety, chronic sleep impairment, depression, panic attacks, etc. All in my service connected letter from VBA. If it gets denied, I'll pay for a Nexus letter. Thank you again for your time.

@prestigeveteranmedical

5 күн бұрын

I am sorry to hear this sir. We charge $600 for our reports. If you would like more info please email us at info@prestigeveteranmctx.com

@Mr.DJones

4 күн бұрын

@@prestigeveteranmedical Thank you very much for the reply. I sent Prestige Veteran my information to see if a Nexus letter may help. Have a great week.

@prestigeveteranmedical

4 күн бұрын

@@Mr.DJones You too!

Awesome info, I'll make sure to make a copy and use this info, I got the VA in Miami. Will let you know what happens thank you👊

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and please do!

Just WOW!!! Thank you for sharing!

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Thank you so much. It’s not like providers don’t want to fill out the DBQ. Because there’s so much turnover in the system that providers fall into the trap of listening to their superiors.

@prestigeveteranmedical

7 ай бұрын

It is frustrating for sure but there are some good providers out there. Thank you for watching

Thank you much LEAH, I have gotten all my medical care at VA facilities. When I asked for a NEXUS letter I was denied, So I went to a civilian Physician to review my medical records and give me a NEXUS letter, but, the VA would not release any information.

@prestigeveteranmedical

5 ай бұрын

You are very welcome sir. Thank you for watching and I am sorry to hear this

@jayhershberger1432

5 ай бұрын

I watch your videos and find them very informative. I find you very consideratiive and caring. Thank you.@@prestigeveteranmedical

@prestigeveteranmedical

5 ай бұрын

Thank you for the feedback sir. It is always nice to hear comments like this. Big hugs to you@@jayhershberger1432

@jayhershberger1432

5 ай бұрын

Hugs to you too!!!!!!!@@prestigeveteranmedical

Great information for folks still needing their claim/s to be reviewed.

@prestigeveteranmedical

11 ай бұрын

Thank you for the awesome feedback and thank you for watching

Maybe yes in some city and states. But here in the coastal bend in Texas most doctors shy away from this or don't want to get involved because (fill in the blank).

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

I am sorry to hear this. Thank you for watching!

Thank You!

@prestigeveteranmedical

Күн бұрын

Thank you for watching!

I have asked my Va doctors and they told me they don’t do it .I filed a second to my back for hips and was denied because I needed a nexus. So I file a appeal with the VA judge been waiting for 1-1/2 .

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

I am so sorry to hear this sir and best of luck with your BVA hearing. If you are interested in working with us on a nexus letter please reach out to info@prestigeveteranmctx.com

Thanks for the great work you are doing!

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it! Thanks for watching!

Thank you so very much for this great information! I understand your stance on the mental health issue, so how to we go about getting the proof that we need for our claims?

@prestigeveteranmedical

10 күн бұрын

That is a very complex question and is really specific to the individual circumstances. Have you considered consulting with a VSO to discuss your case?

Wow! Thank you so much! Gonna try this soon. Thanks again.

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

I was just awarded smc k for ED but my secondary conditions for anxiety, chronic kidney disease, sleep apnea, and gout was deferred.about how long does it take for claim to go through deferrmemt. all my medical records are with the VA

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

It just depends on why they are deferred. If you have a legal professional assisting you they may be able to look into this with you

Thank you for this great information ma’am.

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

You bet thank you for watching!

Thank you for this! I've shared with my spouse for his knowledge 😊

@prestigeveteranmedical

9 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you for watching

Problem: I just sat in a Video appointment between my husband and his Neurologist. He has never met the man in person. We discussed that he really should see my husband in person so he sees the symptoms of Parkinsonism (another hurdle) better than on a camera. He agreed but also let us know that he only goes into the office on Wednesdays so a face to face rarely has an open slot. I can't imagine how long we would have to wait to get one of those precious appointments for him to fill out a DBQ. I don't see it happening.

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

That is really tough I am sorry to hear this. A legal professional like a VSO or a VA attorney may be able to assist you in navigating that

@senmcquire

Жыл бұрын

I would call tomorrow to set it up then. Even if it’s a few months from now. Better than nothing. Every Tuesday Call the office and see if anyone cancelled. Also call every Wednesday morning around 8am and see if anyone cancelled. I bet you get in sooner than you think. Stay positive.

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

@@senmcquire thanks for the feedback!

@valeriegriggs7888

Жыл бұрын

@@senmcquire I think we will find a non VA doctor instead. My husband has other insurance he can use.

@steverogers7601

11 ай бұрын

@@valeriegriggs7888keep in mind that using VA Healthcare takes longer to provide a diagnosis. A private doctor/personal care doctor typically will provide a diagnosis much faster than the VA would. Sure it depends on your doctor and when you can get an appointment with them, but private/personal doctors are the better option (on average)

BEST MOST INFORMATIVE VIDEO ON THE NET!!❤❤❤

@prestigeveteranmedical

10 ай бұрын

Glad you think so! Thank you for watching!

The heading for your U Tube episode is “can my VA doctor write a nexus Letter..yes they can” most of your time was spent addressing the DBQ. Which one will they do? Or both????? Thank you for a very informative broadcast.

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

Hey sir they can do both. Thank you very much for watching

@halburke9115

Жыл бұрын

@@prestigeveteranmedical thank you so much….

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

@@halburke9115 you are very welcome!

Comment would be last year I took the 1134 policy to urology. I showed the P.A. ; P.A. referred me to a senior P.A. who told me he was too busy. I went to VA Director because it is Director's responsibility per 1134 to enforce 1134. Director refused to see me. New rule. Patient Advocate has to handle all Director complaints first. Advocate's door is always locked. Left messages. No return call. So much for Policy 1134.

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

What a mess

@adamjacobschmidt

Жыл бұрын

"Advocate's door is always locked. Left messages. No return call." I was actually told by the best doctor I've ever had at the VA, to write your local congressman. If I did, I would go ahead and mail one to each, both the one for my home address and the one for the VA Center's address

This is exciting as it is a tool for us!! Question for the mental health, as requesting for a DBQ is a conflict with the relationship, what do you recommend we can ask in place of a DBQ?

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

It is not necessarily a conflict but some may say that it is. It is still worth asking

@warren7642

Жыл бұрын

They are third party telemynd. I’ll ask. One more question it’s only my 3rd session with therapy, is it okay to ask now?

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

@@warren7642 It is totally up to you its just hard to say how they will respond

I understand the need for the separation in handling mental health DBQ’s. My question is this… Can my primary care physician do a mental health DBQ? I have a mental health provider that is not my Primary Care Dr. Thank you!

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

You can always ask

You just empowered the shit out of me!

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

🥰 let me know how that works out 💪

This is GOLD

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

I am glad you enjoyed it! Than you for watching!

@sweetchinmusiq1623

Жыл бұрын

@@prestigeveteranmedical quick question. Should I always have this printed out along with the DBQ for every visit with PCP?

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

@@sweetchinmusiq1623 That is totally up to you sir

@sweetchinmusiq1623

Жыл бұрын

@@prestigeveteranmedical thank you Battle

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

@@sweetchinmusiq1623 You bet thank you!

This video touched home with me. My VA Doctor is very arrogant and doesn't like writing letters. I'm service-connected for asthma and rated at 100% and am going through retirement disability with my employer. I asked her to write a letter stating my disabilities will last longer than 12 months which is obvious and she wouldn't do it. I've been seeing her for over 4 years now and she's not helping.

@prestigeveteranmedical

2 ай бұрын

I am very sorry to hear this sir. Thank you for watching and I hope you get this sorted out

Great job chick! Always Awesome!

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! 😊

Question: I was told by VSO that having a VA doc write it in your medical record "more than likely" is enough for SC establishment. Would this assist in guiding that versus having them write a full-blown Nexus?

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

It just depends on the specifics but this could be enough in some cases for sure

Hi Leah! Do you have an example Nexus for a civilian doctor? Mine is willing to do so just needs some guidance on how to appropriately write it.

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

If you head over to a Facebook group i manage called the VA disability nexus letter source there are some samples in the files section

Valuable information ma’am! Hope you were able to get some sleep after this video!! Jacked! No Slack!! 😎

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

💚💚💚

Great info🤩. Thanks a million🙏

@prestigeveteranmedical

4 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching

How do you find out what your VA doctor has diagnosed you with..looking at your VA medical records? Is it everything in the "Problem List section" ? Thanks

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

You can discuss it with them. The issues do not always wind up in the problem list

@jimmie2349

Жыл бұрын

Blue Button Myhealthyvet-if the doctor didnt put it in there,than its not in your record

This is amazing I just got a message from my doctor saying he can’t write me a nexus letter. So I was looking for other alternatives some places charge up to $600 for one.

@prestigeveteranmedical

7 ай бұрын

Glad you found it helpful. Best of luck to you

Hello, at first i was all.excited to show this to my VA therapist.. I do wish u would have gone over part 5 RESPONSIBILITIES.. It gives them an out if they feel UNCOMFORTABLE or CONFLICT OF INTEREST..

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

I am sorry but I did specifically discuss that caveat for mental health providers. You may want to review the video again but I definitely discussed that. Also many mental health providers will still assist if they feel comfortable.

@tomdawgfishingfootball8448

Жыл бұрын

@@prestigeveteranmedicalThank u for the quick reply... Im sorry, i wasnt trying to knock u.. i also wasnt trying to have mental health write anything, i was just discussing it with him.. However, any provider can simply say they are uncomfortable.. Its just UPSETTING that this cfr is to have them help us, but it gives them the "uncomfortable" out.. Luv ur enthusiasm!

My case had been going nowhere for years. I was in an exam with my doctor, and he called a more experienced doctor in who said something about my issue that made it a slam dunk. I asked the Doctor who was doing the exam to notate what the other doctor had said and he did it. A week later I came back without an appointment and asked to speak to my doctor. I asked him to write a letter for me basically stating what the other doctor had said in the exam notes and he did it for me. I guess some doctors are okay doing it and some are not. All you can do is ask.

@prestigeveteranmedical

5 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing sir and thank you for watching

Leah is awesome!!!

@prestigeveteranmedical

3 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

I went through The duel diagnosis program in VA hospital My one on one therapist is no longer my provider correct

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

Hey sir can you please clarify your question?

Is there a minimum amount of time I need to spend with the civilian doctor before he can write the nexus letter? I'm sure I can't ask that the first or second visit to the clinic....

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

There is no specific rule for this

The VA dr told me yesterday, they (all examiner) Doctors have been instructed (given a class on) on why not to fill out any forms for us under any circumstances.

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

Did you give them a copy of the policy showing that is not true?

@obxsocom

11 ай бұрын

​@prestigeveteranmedical sorry for the delay, I did. Several doctors actually. I spoke to patient adv (yesterday) at the main VA hospital, they did not know what a 1134 and did not know a DBQ was. (They're newly hired)

Oh wow, thanks, Leah

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

You bet thank you for watching

Good afternoon I loved your video. It was very informative. My doctor primary care at VA actually told me that my conditions could very well have been caused by my active duty service. When I asked about a DBQ or a nexus letter, she refused, said she could not do that. It was against the VA policy. And even the veteran service center who is helping me with my claims said the same thing that they are not able. To complete a nexus letter I would have to go to an outside Doctor Who has no idea about my medical situation in the military. What do you recommend I do?

@prestigeveteranmedical

10 ай бұрын

I am so glad you enjoyed the video. Have you considered printing this policy out and bringing it to both locations and educating politely on their misinformation?

@prestigeveteranmedical

9 ай бұрын

You have a great point here. Many of them just do not know they can really be helpful and just do not understand the system @@JohnRodriguez-zn4gf

Thank you so much!!!! I am going to ask my PCP for my CFR1151 claim.

@prestigeveteranmedical

6 ай бұрын

Best of luck and thank you for watching

Bravo Zulo Leah.. I like to use policies on people who push policy.. If they refuse i might Go off on them..Than they would have to write in my medical record how I should be 100% Instead of 50 Mntl Hlth Huh.. Or they could put me 72 hour 5150 Lol Joking...sorta.. But It sounds interesting.. Thanks for your channel service and desire to help your fellow Vets.. I have been following your channel awhile now,your getting more comfortable on the Mic hahaha I am in broadcasting/sound engineer work Soooo I understand its harder than it looks..your doing Good..keep on a Roll

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

Thank you buddy. If you look at some of my older videos im holding my phone and all over the place. I have a camera and a mic now and am improving little by little but it is tough! Always happy to hear tips from an expert!!

just went 25 minutes back and fourth on the phone with a mental health doctor because i misunderstood this and thought he was tring to screw me over. Now i feel a little bad.

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

I am sorry to hear this sir

@jasonmorales4990

Жыл бұрын

i misunderstood the information about what a Therapist can do and the doctor was telling me all sorts of stuff right off the bat about what they can't do. I rereviewed this video and found out he was right. Im use to the information like that to be given on a registeration sheet or app and he was tring to give to me over the phone.

As someone I trust please offer opinion about how I can establish diabetes as a service connected disability. How can I establish hypertension and kidney dysfunction as a secondary disability? Or the other way around. Thank you.

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

Hey sir thank you for watching! Have you watched any of our videos related to diabetes and/or kidney disease?

@dansdollar8318

Жыл бұрын

@@prestigeveteranmedical Not quite yet. Please link them if you have the time to do so. Thank you.

@dansdollar8318

Жыл бұрын

@@prestigeveteranmedical Still disappointed with my care provider refusing to complete DBQ’s.

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

@@dansdollar8318 Here is a diabetes video kzread.info/dash/bejne/mniCpZVuh63gpsY.html

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

@@dansdollar8318 I am sorry to hear this sir

Great information thanks

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching!

I've heard from some veteran's and attorneys that a Lay Evidence or Sworn Declaration letter should be submitted into your claim file. Is this true or just an opinion that it would help and not necessarily required?

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

This is a great question and I would say whatever an accredited attorney is telling you would be something that may be important.

I just had a comp and pen exam for an ankle increase.. the examiner didnt even tskr any ROM measurements.. and made up her numbers..claimed denied.. i was going to ask my VA podiatrist and havr them do a ROM measurement and and provide that had new evidence in a supplemental

@prestigeveteranmedical

8 ай бұрын

I am so sorry to hear that. Best of luck to you and keep us posted

I just found your videos, awesome information! Question - if a VA doctor completes a DBQ, will (VHA?) schedule a C&P exam for the same issue? Thanks!

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

Simply having a DBQ completed by your healthcare provider does not equate to your requesting evaluation for consideration for disability. That is what the claims side is for. If you have filled a claim and submit a DBQ completed by your treating provider VA or otherwise, they may find it sufficient or they may order another exam anyhow

@iBarber504

Жыл бұрын

I truly believe this could save the VBA a lot of time on claims.

Hello Leah, I have a strange question. I have an old MRI film, but no report. The C&P Dr. said if I get a Dr. to write a report that will prove that I had my injury within 1 year from my discharge date. My question is I can't find any Dr. who will look at the film and write a report, Will you, or will the VA doctors at my local hospital?

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

Is the film dated? That would be the first thing to understand. There should be a way for you to track the MRI report back to receive the write up on it.

@marksoltys4587

Жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks for the quick response. Yes it is dated August of 2002, I tried to call the place I had it done they are out of business, I contacted my old Dr. they only keep records for 7 years as mandated by the law, he said.@@prestigeveteranmedical

@marksoltys4587

Жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks for the quick response. Yes it is dated August of 2002, I tried to call the place I had it done they are out of business, I contacted my old Dr. they only keep records for 7 years as mandated by the law, he said. Duplicate response below

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

@@marksoltys4587 That is difficult i am sorry to hear that. You may want to discuss with your treating provider. Typically radiologists review imaging studies so they may suggest having another radiologist write a report if one is willing

@marksoltys4587

Жыл бұрын

@@prestigeveteranmedical yes, that's the problem I'm running into,I cant find a radiologist to do that. I dont understand what the big deal is. When I ask they act like oh no hands off

I really appreciated this video. Very very helpful.

@prestigeveteranmedical

5 ай бұрын

I am glad you enjoyed it!! Thank you for watching!

(b) is the kicker. Be nice. Chocolate works. Godiva. (You get 2#'s in the glovebox when you buy a Rolls Royce). Fanny Mae. Chicago.

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

🤣

Great video. Should I ask my mental health provider for her medical opinion on the diagnosis’s? I’m receiving 10% for Tinnitus. VA Dr recently diagnosed me with the following: 1. Insomnia disorder G47 2. Tinnitus H93.19 (already receiving 10% 6 months ago) 3. Depressive disorder F32.9 4. Anxiety disorder F41.9. I’m going to file for these secondary to Tinnitus. Is a nexus letter still required? Thank you

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

Best of luck on this! Nexus letters are never required.

@CPVet55

Жыл бұрын

@@prestigeveteranmedical Maybe required was the wrong word…maybe suggested is a better word. Even though these diagnosis’s are in my medical file with the tinnitus wouldn’t it be understood that it’s connected?

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

@@CPVet55 It is really a personal choice based upon your specific situation.

I wrote a secure message for a Audiology DBQ appointment. The VA wrote back “Good afternoon, We can get you scheduled for a hearing test with the Dr.but what do you mean by "DBQ" appointment? If you are wanting an appointment for compensation and pension purposes, those have to be scheduled through that department after a claim has been filed. I wrote back to them, “My apologies for you not understanding what I am looking for. I am not looking for anything related to C&P which is controlled by VBA. What I am needing is an appointment with Dr. to discuss my Audiology Medical condition(s) and functionality. It seems this VA audiology dept. don’t know what a DBQ appointment is! What should I ask for to help them understand what is needed? Should I reference the VHA Directive 1134(2)?

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

Well I would never want to advise you of course but I think showing them the directive sounds like a great idea! Keep us posted and good for you!

I couldn’t get any of my VA provider’s to even fill out FMLA paperwork from my work to attend my VA appointments. I had I pause my treatments to build more time up. I’d hate to even ask them for help with some of these.

@prestigeveteranmedical

9 ай бұрын

Why don't you show them this policy?

@chriscoo5497

9 ай бұрын

@@prestigeveteranmedical my next round of appointments are finally with someone that is still available after my work hours so I won’t have to take time off. If I could get them to help me with filling these out I’d definitely like to have the appointments earlier in the day.

Good morning, I have a question. If my wife is a medical professional, can she write the opinion? Or is that a conflict

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

Many medical professionals write these types of documents for not only family members but also themselves if they are veterans. You may want to follow up with a legal professional about this.

Do you recommend sending this document via message to primary doctors or specialty care? Or actually make a appointment requesting a DBQ and this document?

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

That is totally up to you sir. Best of luck and keep us posted

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

That is totally up to you sir. Best of luck and keep us posted

I sent this to the HCP, and he still said it was a conflict of interest

@prestigeveteranmedical

4 ай бұрын

I am sorry to hear this sir. Thank you for watching

Had this with my VA psychiatrist.. said she would lose her job..

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

I am sorry to hear this sir. Did you show her the policy?

thanks

@prestigeveteranmedical

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Please: Where should we go for mental health dbqs, if not our provider????? I am increasing claim on ptsd

@prestigeveteranmedical

9 күн бұрын

That is a tough one sir. There are many companies out there. I have a list in our facebook group in the files section. Are you on facebook?

Question for you say for example your a veteran wanting to get a conseal carrying permit in Louisiana but there is a question on application asking if your being prescribed medication under your provider youll need a medical summary from your provider. My question can the VA Physician complete a medical summary in order for a veteran to get conseal carrying permit for

@prestigeveteranmedical

10 ай бұрын

I have no idea sir. I am sorry about that

@lrobertsjr1982

10 ай бұрын

@prestigeveteranmedical thank you so much for your quick response l.

@prestigeveteranmedical

10 ай бұрын

You bet thank you for watching!@@lrobertsjr1982

Awesome news 😊

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

Glad you think so. Thank you for watching

Do you have any videos talking about private doctors who refuse to assist you in writing a nexus letter or to fill out a DBQ. I have a situation where my private health HMO doctor has outright refused to address that a correlation exists between my VA approved injury with a secondary effect in another part of my body saying that it is not possible despite my having provided him with evidence from other credible professionals as proof that it is possible.

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

No I do not. I am sorry to hear you are having a tough time and best of luck and thank you for watching sir

Hello, would you please address the issue of Cannabis use and DVA health care? I have downloaded VHA Directive 1315 which states that Veterans that use Cannabis WILL NOT lose their medical benefits yet my clinic will not provide me certain meds for PTSD. I have spoken to VA staff that also stated the same but my clinic does not comply. This issue has certainly caused me and many others problems that I think are a mistake on the providers part. Any info you can share with us would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for Your Service.

@prestigeveteranmedical

Ай бұрын

We will add this to the list. Thank you for watching

Thanks this will come in handy.

@prestigeveteranmedical

6 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!!

If you look at the hard black letter law it has an exception if doc sees a conflict. Conflict is not defined. Yes the policy is there. Would you want someone filling out a form against their will. I find chocolate magnetic. 20 year old Scotch is better.

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

I think the conflict portion is more about the mental health side specifically no?

@combatdouglas1306

Жыл бұрын

@@prestigeveteranmedical no they are excuses when they just do not want to fill out forms. I do it for them in medical lingo and give them 20 year old aged Scotch.

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

@@combatdouglas1306 🤣

I asked my VA podertrist if he could fill out a nexus letter for me, for plantar fasitais secondary to my knee injury due to it changing my gate. And he told me that he does not have anything to do with Compensation and pension. Should I pull this off and show it to him.

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

That is totally up to you! It could be helpful for him to understand VA policy actually allows and recommends that they assist etc.

I just asked my primary care doctor to fill out a nexus letter for my knee and migraines. He said he would but the director of nurses told him not to. I have an intent to file ending in a matter of weeks (may 9th 2023). My primary care doctor told me to call the 800 number to get a nexus letter. Long story short, I was directed to health resource services then to patients advocate. Now it’s a full on complaint. I wish I knew this before then. Now I’m in a race with time.

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

I am so sorry to hear this! Please keep us posted on the outcome and thank you for watching

@carroll6

Жыл бұрын

I did my "intent to file" in July 2022. Is it expired now. Jeebus this is complicated!

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

@@carroll6 Usually intent to files are good for 1 year. Have you spoken to a VSO about this?

@carroll6

Жыл бұрын

@@prestigeveteranmedical yes I have. I am not sure about the VA 1134 form. VSO says "that The DBQ is what they use WHEN you have a Compensation Exam AFTER we submit the claim. They won’t do those in a regular health-care check-ups. You don’t have a claim in yet. You are jumping the gun. You are asking him to do a letter UP TO THIS POINT, on what he has ALREADY gone over with you, on what your history has been up to this point. There will be a Compensation Exam completed AFTER we send in the claim. Those are scheduled after the claim is in." I'm confused.

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

@@carroll6 you VSO is correct that they do those once you ask for consideration for a claim. You also can get a DBQ from your private provider or your VA doc and your VSO can put that in as additional evidence when they do your claim if you ask etc. you will want to clarify this with your VSO

Leah can I also give them a personal statement as well? I might as well treat it like a CP exam

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

You always can if you feel like it would help

@Deimian676

Жыл бұрын

@@prestigeveteranmedical thanks for your help . I noticed you mentioned ICD codes.

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

@@Deimian676 Yes those are codes used to capture medical diagnosis and procedure information generally.

I couldn’t see the website clearly that you showing

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

Which website sir?

Does this also apply to civilian doctors? I want to ask mine to do my DBQ. I do not currently go to the VA. Haven’t been there in years. Thanks.

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

This is a VA policy. You can certainly ask your doctor however

If only the VA would do more education on this directive with their employees and Veterans.

@prestigeveteranmedical

4 ай бұрын

Agree!!