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VA Disability & Nexus Letters
Documentation for service-connected mental health claims with the Department of Veterans Affairs
Who Needs This Evaluation?
- You are seeking a rating increase for an existing service-connected mental health condition
- You need documentation for secondary mental health conditions (e.g., depression secondary to chronic pain)
- You are appealing a VA decision and need independent psychological documentation
- You need a Disability Benefits Questionnaire (DBQ) completed for a non-initial PTSD claim
Conditions We Evaluate
PTSD Rating Increases (not initial claims)
Secondary Mental Health Conditions
Service-Related Depression
Service-Related Anxiety
What's Included
Everything you need for a complete evaluation.
- C-File / military service records review
- Review of medical history and treatment records
- Focused clinical interview documenting symptoms and service connection
- Disability Benefits Questionnaire (DBQ) completion
- Nexus Letter using VA "at least as likely as not" standard
- Report delivered within 10-15 business days (dependent on case complexity)
Documentation delivered within 10-15 business days
How It Works
A simple, straightforward process from start to finish.
1
Consult VSO First
We recommend consulting with a Veterans Service Organization prior to scheduling to understand if an independent evaluation would help your claim.
2
Intake & Records
Provide your VA claim history, C-File, and relevant medical records for review.
3
Clinical Session
Focused interview to document symptoms and service connection.
4
Report Delivery
Receive signed Nexus Letter and/or DBQ within 10-15 business days.
Frequently Asked Questions
A Nexus Letter is a formal expert opinion that establishes a connection between your current diagnosis and a specific event or period during your military service. It uses the VA's required legal standard of "at least as likely as not."
A Disability Benefits Questionnaire (DBQ) is an official VA form that documents your condition in a standardized format. It provides the specific information VA raters need to evaluate your claim.
Yes, we can evaluate and document mental health conditions that are secondary to (caused or aggravated by) a service-connected physical injury, such as depression secondary to chronic pain.
Providing your C-File or relevant service records helps establish the connection to your military service. If you don't have these, we can discuss what documentation is available.
No provider can guarantee VA approval. However, a well-documented Nexus Letter with objective clinical evidence significantly strengthens your claim by meeting the VA's evidentiary requirements.
No, we do not complete evaluations for initial PTSD claims. We assist veterans with PTSD rating increases, secondary mental health conditions, and appeals of existing claims. For initial PTSD claims, the VA typically requires a Compensation & Pension (C&P) exam.
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