The Medical Evidence Behind a VA Disability Claim
A diagnosis by itself does not always answer the VA's medical question. The important issue may be whether a condition began in service, was caused or aggravated by another service-connected condition, or is supported by enough medical evidence to justify a Nexus opinion.
Medical evaluation of whether the available evidence supports a connection between a current condition and military service or an already service-connected disability.
VA EVALUATION INFORMATION →Review of medical relationships in which one condition may cause, contribute to, or aggravate another condition.
EXPLORE CONNECTIONS →Evaluation of chronology, service records, symptoms, injuries, exposures, diagnoses, and post-service medical evidence.
START A RECORD REVIEW →Review of service treatment records, civilian records, VA records, testing, specialist opinions, and prior decisions or examinations.
VA APPOINTMENT INFORMATION →Medical analysis when service or a service-connected condition may have permanently worsened another medical condition beyond its expected course.
EXPLORE THE ATLAS →Review of the medical reasoning, missing evidence, competing explanations, and prior opinions in difficult or repeatedly denied claims.
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