What are Nexus Letters for Veterans ? | VA Disability
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- čas přidán 8. 09. 2024
- Nexus letters are technical reports, also referred to as independent medical opinions, that establish a link between an injury or illness and a veteran's service. Such letters, usually drafted by medical professionals like doctors, nurse practitioners, or PAs, detail how one condition relates to another or to the veteran's service. The letters can range from a few sentences to lengthy reports, with the emphasis on presenting a rational connection. Leah differentiates between primary and secondary service connections, detailing examples for each. Primary connections have a direct relationship to one's service, while secondary connections relate a condition to another service-connected condition. She also highlights presumptive service connections that are assumed by the VA based on specific criteria. Leah emphasizes that while Nexus letters determine service-related connections, Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs) help ascertain the rating.
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At Prestige Veteran Medical Consulting, a veteran-owned company, we specialize in Independent Medical Opinions (IMOs) known as Nexus letters.
The purpose of this channel is to empower YOU, the veteran, to take charge of your medical evidence and provide you with valuable educational tools and research to guide you on your journey.
Understanding the unique challenges veterans face our commitment lies in delivering exceptional service and support.
Leveraging an extensive network of licensed independent medical professionals, all well-versed in the medical professional aspects of the VA claims process, we review the necessary medical evidence to incorporate in our reports related to your VA Disability Claim.
Prestige Veteran Medical Consulting is not a law firm, accredited claims agent, or affiliated with the Veterans Administration or Veterans Services Organizations. However, we are happy to discuss your case with your accredited VA legal professional.
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This video is not medical or legal advice and should not be substituted for advisement from your VSO, accredited agent, or Attorney.
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Prestige is the best. They don't hard sell, and they do a quality product at an affordable price
Thank you sir. That is basically the exact way we try to come across so I appreciate the feedback my friend
What was the process like?
Indeed in my case superior nexus letters and Dbq form was done the opinion was backed up by solid medical evidence and medical literature i must say i will refer the company to all the veterans needing nexus statements or DBQ's
@@prestigeveteranmedical Do active duty Soldiers who already have these diagnosis in their medical records require a Nexus ? I been serving for 22 years and these claims are from 8 years ago, do I still require one.
Leah completed a Nexus Letter for me connecting my service connected injuries Ankles and Knee to multiple back issues that I am currently suffering from. I completed my C&P exam thru the Hampton VA hospital. The Nexus Letter was so thorough that when I viewed the Note of my C&P eval, via thr blue button report, it appears that the VA C&P examiner was in agreement and used Leah's evidence (Research & Medical Articles) to agree that my back issues are "at least likely than not" secondary conditions and supported my claim.
Great job Leah. I definitely am very pleased using your services.
Thank you so much for the opportunity and the awesome feedback sir!!
Congratulations! How much is the Nexus Letter?
@@kaytez1228 Our fees are listed on our website here: prestigeveteranmctx.com/
I agree they are the best. Thanks Leah for your hard work for your clients
Thank you for trusting me after all these years sir. Big hugs
I knew nothing about the VA claims process until about 21 months ago. I went from 0 to 100% TDIU utilizing five service connected disabilities. Mostly secondary’s. Knowing that the VA is a bureaucratic maze that no one can figure out on their own, I decided to watch every CZcams video I could get my hands on, primarily Prestige. For me the process was not very difficult just incredibly time consuming. The Nexus Letter was the most difficult hurdle only because my personal physicians were not very good at writing them. Find a source that has experience in writing Medical Opinion Letters. It will really save you time and effort.
Big Big hugs to you sir! I am so happy to hear that the videos were helpful. Thank you so much for your feedback and congrats!
No. Thank You!!@@prestigeveteranmedical
Thanks for your help in writing my IMO for sleep apnea secondary to allergic rhinitis. I was awarded 50% on the first try!
Excellent! Thank you for the opportunity! Big hugs and congrats sir
I'm trying to connect my sleep apnea secondary to allergic rhinitis as well, any advice?
Hi. I just used your services for two illnesses. Wish me luck.
Thank you for the opportunity and best of luck, keep us posted!
I'm bias...but you're the best Nexus Writer I know of😊😊😊😊😊
You are the best. You bring a big smile to my face every time I read your uplifting comments friend. Big hugs
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Great video your company nexus statements and Dbq are outstanding for veterans !!!
Thank you for the awesome feedback!!!
This video couldn’t have come out at a better time. I just started looking into nexus letters to service connect my secondaries.
awesome thank you for watching!
Very helpful😊
Thank you for watcing!
Great video on nexus letters
Thanks. Leah
Thank you for watching friend!
I’m directly service connected for Migraines and knee pain
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A mental health condition as a secondary
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Supported by a Nexus and DBQ is “more than likely” to be the right path to take
Best of luck to you on this! Thank you for watching. If you are interested in a nexus letter please contact us at info@prestigeveteranmctx.com
@@prestigeveteranmedical
Thank you very much
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Waiting to complete a few more appointments for evidence purposes
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My “intent to file” expires October 11
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I’m saving for your medical review, nexus letter and DBQ quote
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Prestige Veterans Medical will definitely be getting an email from me in September
@@hudsonfamoffficial thanks for the opportunity sir!
Very useful information, thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Hello thanks for the video. I’m being advised by several VA advocate organizations that the VA is rejecting paid for “Out of State” NEXUS letters. Are you aware of the VA rejecting paid for NEXUS letters when they are NOT provided by the Veterans attending medical provider.
That is not in line at all with VA policy. Are you working with an accredited organization?
Hi Mrs. Leah. I had a rheumatoid arthritis doctor tell me that my history of frequent reoccurrences of strep throat was the cause of arthritis in my body. He based this on blood test that he says he believe is bacteria. I may not be wording this correctly. But have you ever heard of that before? If so, do you mind doing a presentation video on this issue? My military record shows very frequent reoccurrences of strep and it also shows how does of penicillium increased also through out my military career. The doctor has retired and I have no way of contacting him about a nexus letter. I had never heard of a Nexus letter before.
Hey sir I am so sorry to hear that you have been dealing with this. I have not seen any research on this or heard of this type of connection in the past so I am not quite sure what he may have been referencing. Thank you for watching and best of luck to you with this
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Thank you friend!
Love your content. My question is Do a vet need a Nexus letter and will I have to get a C&P exam if military records show the vet was seen for neck and back pain, and current doctor/medical records indicate current issues in those same areas ?
I am glad you are enjoying the content sir! Nexus letters are never required. They can be helpful at times but you do not have to have one. I hope that clarifies and best of luck
I was in the 90. It was suck it up buttercup n drive on, when i was dc
I am sorry to hear this sir. Thank you for watching
Do you think “highly likely” is acceptable for the service connection statement? Thanks for the super helpful video!
I am glad you are enjoying the video! I am not really sure it just depends on the context and what the adjudicators interpretation is as this can vary
great video!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you for the information. Do you work with homeless veterans on prices that have to pay out of pocket. Im not look for a free ride but if you could break up the payments that would be really helpful. Thanks You for your time
Hi sir if you could contact us at info@prestigeveteranmctx.com we can answer your questions
Done I emailed you
@@VeteranAnimosity thank you someone should be getting back to your shortly
I had an inservice event where a guy died. 30 Years later I am diagnosed with PTSD by a VA doctor. Do I need a nexus letter from him or another doctor? I cannot find in the doctor records where the VA doctor stated it was military connected . It just states PTSD . Thank you for your time-
Hey sir nexus letters are never required. They can be helpful at times but you do not require one. I hope this clarifies
I appreciate you helping me out with a previous question....I have one last question.... Have you heard of a veteran claiming bilateral degenerative arthritis in knees secondary to bilateral shin splints? I was a marine infantry machine gunner and have knees that had 2 surgeries and need both knees replaced.... Va has denied me in the past due to lack of nexus.....what do you think?
I am not sure that I have heard that specifically but many veterans claim orthopedic conditions secondary to other orthopedic conditions. Best of luck to you sir!
Do you think that the VA tracks the many different businesses that write nexus letters for Veterans?
I have no idea but I’m not sure why they would since it is irrelevant to what they do and they have enough work on their hands
@@prestigeveteranmedicalreason why I ask is because there is a Reddit thread going down about how the VA is tracking which company is providing nexus letters. Even VBA employees are chiming in on it as well. Then I saw your video knowing you have background as a rather so thought I’d get your opinion.
@ThemistoclesAD so I would not really listen to what people on Reddit are saying even if they are VBA employees. If they are doing something like that it would not align with VA policy and would likely open them up to lawsuits.
can you get nexus letter all at once for 4 dissability claims.
You can always ask your doctor if they are willing to do that
Just saw a video about using your services to get a nexus letter from you. Please let me know where to sign up, thank you
Hi sir please email us at info@prestigeveteranmctx.com or you can contact us through our website
They conpletely ignored my nexus letter.
I am sorry to hear this sir. Thank you for watching
Ive used your service and submitted my supplemental claim. With the nexus and dbq what are my chances of no C&P exam? Thank very much!!
It is hard to say sometimes they do and sometimes they do not order an exam. Thank you for the opportunity and please keep us posted
Have 50% for ptsd and have sleep apnea. Filed a claim and all I get back is deffered, deffered, deffered
Sorry to hear this sir. Best of luck and thank you for watching
Good evening I had the same issue I was just awarded 100 percent Permanent and Total Disability from VA as of 8 Sept 2023. The VA sent me a decision back on 24 Aug 2023. It mentioned PTSD was deferred due to exam clarification is needed. So by the end of first week of Sept 2023 thats when I was given a 50 percent rating for PTSD basically what will happen is on your decision letter look for exam clarification and give it about a week or two you should see update just check your benefits and see of your rating changed. Don't give up the fight that's what the enemy wants you to do
Thanks for sharing your story and thank you for watching @@lrobertsjr1982
Now I just got denied
@@garyrood3466 Appeal it and get you a outside doctor for third and fourth opinions
I have obstruction sleep apnea. How can I get a nexus letter. I have a cpap machine through the va.
Hi sir if you email me at leah@prestigeveteranmctx.com I can get you some information
Great video, but it’s a challenge to find a medical professional to put themselves on the line to try and explain how your ailments are service related
Sorry to hear this sir thank you for watching!
I found you 2 days before my C&P I think it’s to late for you to help me. But can you tell me if it’s worth me fighting. I got 4 booster shot of Anthrax they have changed my life my physical well being badly. I have been diagnosed with psoriasis erythema nodosum. I have pain in my joints my back guts I have head aches I am depressed due to me being young and I don’t have help. The rashes and scars from the EN. Can you still help?
I do not think so unfortunately I apologize but wish you the best with this
Do you need nexus when filing supplemental claim? Thanks
You will want to follow up with a legal professional on this as each case is different
I want to claim migraine secondary to ptsd will a nexus help with that
Nexus letters are never required but can be helpful in some cases. It is really just up to you based upon your circumstances
Great info. Does it matter if a PA or MD write the Nexus letter? Thanks.
That is a good question. It is not really a black and white answer. You can have a doctor write a letter and it could not be well written or helpful and you can have a PA write one that is very detailed. There are just several variables
Thanks, it sounds like it is more about the quality of the content than the title of the author. Appreciate all the videos. ;)@@prestigeveteranmedical
You are very welcome and thank you for watching! @@Scott60077
Ms Lea , what is the process after you've submitted a strong nexus letter along with other new evidence in a supplemental claim. What steps does the claim go through afterwards ?
I am not really sure to be honest. You might want to check with a legal professional on that. Thank you for watching
@@prestigeveteranmedical Thanks !
You are very welcome! @@jeffery2350
Can Nexus letters written by private doctors like Psychologist and Psychiatrists?
Yes if they are willing to write them
Hey, can your company do dbq for an ankle increase?
No we cannot as that requires a physical exam
Does your mos/Afsc help with a neck/back claim ?
Possibly!
@@prestigeveteranmedical Thanks! If I end up needing a Nexus letter I'll contact you.
How do I get my , 10% award letter (from 1973 ETS ) ??
You may be able to obtain this in your VA.gov account. You can also discuss this with a legal professional or try contacting the VA. Thank you for watching