Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs) & Nexus Letters for VA DISABILITY CLAIMS
Here’s what I’ve learned from conducting thousands of VA Disability Exams:
Most Veterans don’t realize how much they're actually struggling.
It’s no surprise. After years of sucking it up and checking every NO on your PHAs, you've lost track of what's "normal."Most examiners don't know what to look for or the right questions to ask.
Standard symptom checklists fail to account for the military mindset's impact on how veterans experience and report struggles, causing missed diagnoses.The result?
Neither you, your examiner, nor your medical records are accurately portraying your reality to the VA. It's a communication gap that leads to inadequate ratings and denied claims.
Let's bridge that communication gap and get you the support you deserve.
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I'm a clinical psychologist with 22 years of experience who specializes in helping veterans get accurate mental health documentation for VA disability claims. To date, I've conducted over 2,500 disability exams that have been verified and accepted by VA reviewers.
What makes me different isn't just my credentials - it's my approach.
- My assessments are direct and respectful. We can talk about your experiences without having to relive every painful detail.
- I hear when you're minimizing symptoms that are actually significant, even when you think they "aren't that bad."
- I can often describe what you're experiencing more clearly than you can, because I've seen these patterns in thousands of Veterans.
I listen to understand because your whole experience matters, not just what fits in a standard VA form. These exams aren't just paperwork to me; I see them as chances to provide the recognition, understanding, and guidance many Veterans have been seeking for years.
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You deserve to be heard, understood, and supported. But without proper documentation and advocacy:
- Your mental health challenges may go unrecognized and untreated.
- You might miss out on the compensation and benefits you've earned.
- Your quality of life—and that of your loved ones—could continue to suffer.
Not sure where to start? I’ll help you find your way.
"Everyone feels like this” isn’t always the truth.
What you think is normal may actually be a symptom that shouldn't be overlooked. This free checklist includes 25 symptoms you may have been dismissing.
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