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Long-form guides and articles to help you understand medical nexus letters, independent medical opinions, and the appeals process.
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VA Claims
A nexus letter is a physician-authored document that establishes a medical connection between a veteran's current condition and their military service. Understanding what makes a nexus letter effective is the first step toward a stronger claim.
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Independent medical opinions provide an objective clinical perspective that can support or clarify a veteran's disability claim. Learn how IMOs differ from C&P exams and when they may be appropriate.
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Receiving a rating decision you disagree with is not the end of the process. Veterans have multiple appeal pathways available, each with different timelines and evidentiary requirements.
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