Jan Dils
As a service member, you may be entitled to disability payments through the Veteran’s Administration (VA). During the application process, you probably became familiar with the term “nexus letter,” but if you are unsure what it means, you came to the right place for answers.
A nexus letter provides essential medical evidence linking your current disability to your military service, meaning this document is essential to secure an approval from the VA. Keep reading to learn why you need a nexus letter and how we can help.
First, you need a qualified physician who knows your case and understands how to write a VA-compliant nexus letter. This document requires specialized knowledge that is not common to all practitioners. That is where the skilled attorneys at Fight4Vets come in. We can direct you to a medical professional who can review your file and write a letter that meets the VA’s guidelines, including:
If your own doctor or VA physician does not feel confident about writing your nexus letter, we can help. Our legal team works closely with Independent Medical Exam doctors who can write the letter you need and they charge a fraction of the cost compared to most medical evaluation services.
The nexus letter helps explain why your military service caused or aggravated your medical condition in straightforward language. In some cases, your condition may be complicated or the connection between your service and your current health status may not always be clear. That is where the nexus letter plays a crucial part in your claim by explaining how your service from potentially years ago is impacting your health today.
The letter can also explain gaps in your service medical history, add weight to other doctors’ opinions, and give support to an appeal after a denial. If you, with the help of your attorney, can get this letter during the appeals process phase, it can be presented to the Veterans law judge for review.
VA doctors may prefer not to write nexus letters, since there may be a conflict of interest between them and the VA. For many of our clients, it is simpler to have an outside doctor write the document and avoid any allegations of bias or conflict.
Reach out to Fight4Vets today for assistance locating a medical professional to write your nexus letter. We are the largest Veterans law firm in the country and we help you resolve any issues that arise before filing your disability claim. Start the process now with a free consultation.
