Medical records guide
A simple checklist for gathering a complete review file.
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VA Medical Evidence Resources
Useful information, organized around your next question.
Start with the basics
Understanding nexus letters
What an independent medical opinion explains and how the review works.
VA evidence Q&A
Plain answers and official sources for common evidence questions.
Benefits and rating tools
Use the VA’s own tools and current compensation information.
Claim Launchers Evidence Library
Browse the Evidence Library for practical guides to nexus letters, DBQs, diagnoses and evaluations, or find answers about our service. Educational resources do not replace medical care or advice from an accredited representative about your claim.
Practical next-step guides
Prepare readable medical records PDFs · What to do after receiving your nexus letter
More than a nexus letter
Explore DBQs to document symptoms and functional impact, physical telehealth evaluations to assess missing or outdated clinical documentation, and mental health evaluations for a current assessment and diagnosis when clinically warranted. Our own licensed providers independently assess what is appropriate.
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