Veterans Medical Advisor
Why Use
Veterans Medical Advisor?
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Dr. Bash is a member of
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1. Veterans medical evaluations that meet VA-specific guidelines.
Since 1986, Dr. Bash has specialized in completing independent medical evaluations (IMEs) for disabled veterans. Dr. Bash will analyze your medical record and prepare a written statement presenting all medically sound evidence that can help ensure a positive decision. While Dr. Bash will not present anything that is not true, he can and will use the right language and procedures to build the facts in a professional way. (VA doctors rarely do this for a veteran.) Your IME will present solid evidence of your level of disability, as supported by your medical record and substantiated, as he deems necessary, in light of relevant medical research, protocol, and expected standard of care. Note: Dr. Bash evaluates most medical conditions, but usually refers PTSD or other psychiatric disorders to a fellow specialist in psychiatry.
2. Assistance in obtaining medical records
If needed, Dr. Bash will help you obtain your military service, VA, and civilian medical records—including x-ray films, MRIs, lab tests, or other imaging or diagnostic reports. Important: Once you obtain your medical records, send
only COPIES to Dr. Bash. On completion of the IME, all paper records will be
destroyed promptly for the protection and privacy of each patient’s personal information.
3. High success rate in helping veterans get a positive decision.
Often, veterans say the VA Compensation and Pension system is stacked against them. For instance, a common complaint is that C&P examiners do not have time to review medical records properly or do a thorough exam. Veterans need someone who knows the system. With a thorough independent medical evaluation, some veterans can avoid delays caused by incomplete or inaccurate C & P exams, as well as avoid any need for legal representation. Dr. Bash is both a board certified physician and a former VA-accredited service organization representative. His
20 years experience as a physician, and his VA background adds credibility for each IME he painstakingly prepares.
With two decades of experience, Dr. Bash knows what evidence the VA or the Social Security Administration must have to rule in your favor. He specializes in presenting your medical evidence to meet the requirements for filing claims or appeals with the Department of Veterans Affairs and other disability programs. As a disabled (quadriplegic) veteran himself, Dr. Bash understands the medical and administrative needs of fellow veterans. He works closely with the veteran, their family, and close friends. Dr. Bash also works closely with veterans’ service organizations and lawyers who represent veterans. He will be glad to work with anyone who is representing you. A well-prepared statement could make the difference between receiving a positive rating decision and being declined. He is highly successful with claims assistance, which has yielded crucial medical benefits—such as, access to hospital care, medications, and surgeries—and significant retroactive monetary awards (back pay). As a veteran who served your country with honor, you deserve the most accurate and fair decision possible. 4. Referrals, if needed. If you need assistance outside the parameters of Dr. Bash’s medical and administrative
advice, he will gladly refer you to veterans’ service organizations, private lawyers, or others who can help you.
Please send a detailed e-mail to Dr. Bash, if you
think you need further assistance.
Note: Remember, PTSD
claims, and other psychiatric evaluations will be referred to a specialist in
psychiatry.
Dr. Bash is a busy Washington, D.C. physician so please be
persistent in contacting him. He is willing to help veterans, but be aware that time with him is precious. Do all you
can to preserve and make useful the time he can give to your case.
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