Objective: Introduce VHA services and provide an overview of VA benefits.
What to Expect: A discussion about VA benefits, the claim process, and an estimate of potential benefits if approved.
Cost: Free
Veteran Health Advocates
Frequently asked questions
What is the initial consultation and is there a cost?
What does Personal Record Management include?
Service: Assistance in organizing and storing personal documents securely.
What to Expect: Assistance in organizing and storing personal documents securely.
Cost: $10.00 per month, $100.00 lump sum per year.
How does Lay Testimony Coaching and Template Assistance work?
Service: Assist the veteran in preparing personal statements and testimonies for VA claims, offering templates and guidance for effective self-representation.
What to Expect: Guidance and templates for effective self-representation.
Cost: Free
What support is provided for Claim Preparation and Filing?
Service: Guidance on preparing a quality VA claim, including an introduction to a Veterans Service Organization (VSO) who can help with filing a VA Disability claim (signing a limited power of attorney is required).
What to Expect: Guidance and support, including an introduction to a VSO for assistance.
Cost: Free
What is a Medical Nexus Opinion, and what are the costs?
Objective: Provide a medical opinion linking the veteran’s medical condition to military service.
What to Expect: Professional medical assessment and opinion.
Cost: $650.00 per opinion, with discounts for additional opinions. Free until VA benefits are granted.
What does the VA Disability Benefits Questionnaire (DBQ) entail?
Service: MD examination to complete the VA’s Disability Benefits Questionnaire (DBQ).
What to Expect: A physical or video examination to complete the necessary DBQ for the VA claim.
Cost: $1,000 per exam, with a sliding down payment scale for additional DBQs.
Is there a No Money Down Plan for medical nexus opinions?
Service: Yes, its called “I Got Your Six Plan”.
What to Expect: Professional medical assessment and opinion.
Cost: No upfront cost; for Nexus opinion, however, a No-Cost-Until-Approval Agreement must be in place between VHA and the veteran.
What fees are charged upon VA approval?
Overview: Under the No-Cost-Until-Approval Agreement, all services are provided at no charge until the VA approves the veteran’s claim. This includes, medical nexus opinions, and full claim support. Note–DOES NOT INCLUDE HIPAA-compliant cloud storage which will be $10.00 a month. Payment is contingent on VA approval.
Payment Structure:
- No-Cost-Until-Approval Agreement VHA will be compensated 20% of the retroactive payment by the Veteran.
- Example: Veteran receives a $1,000.00 retroactive payment their obligation to VHA will be 20% of $1,000.00 or $200.00.
What is included in Access and Login Support?
Objective: Provide coaching on accessing key VA-related online systems, such as My HealtheVet.
What to Expect: Step-by-step assistance on how to access these systems.
Cost: Free
What is the Refund and Rebuttal Policy?
Full Refund: If the VA denies the claim, the veteran will receive a full refund except for the VHA Cloud Storage HIPAA Compliant Folder.
Medical Rebuttal: If the VA initially denies the claim, VHA will provide a medical rebuttal to support the veteran’s case at no additional cost.
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Our core advocates aren’t civilians, they are veterans just like you. The primary difference is that VHA advocates have decades of experience previously working for veteran affairs and understand “the system”. And, our VHA network of MD’s are patriots who simply want to support veterans within their professional medical capacity — making VHA a safe and relatable space to fight for disability entitlements.
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