Independent Medical Evidence for Veterans

Veteran Medical Evidence Services

ILY Medical Corps provides independent medical evaluations for Veterans seeking additional medical evidence related to a VA disability claim.

Services may include condition-specific Disability Benefits Questionnaire (DBQ) examinations, independent medical nexus opinions, and combined evaluations when clinically appropriate.

Each evaluation is individualized and based on the Veteran’s medical history, available records, examination findings, and applicable medical evidence. A favorable medical opinion, service connection, disability percentage, or VA benefits determination is never guaranteed.

Services & Pricing

Veteran DBQ Evaluation – Initial Screening

$ 0
A complimentary preliminary screening for Veterans interested in having an applicable public VA Disability Benefits Questionnaire completed.
The screening helps determine:
Which DBQ is being requested
Whether the requested DBQ falls within the clinician’s scope of practice
Whether an in-person or virtual examination is appropriate
What records or prior VA documentation may be needed
Whether any professional or conflict-of-interest issue prevents acceptance of the evaluation
There is no charge for the initial screening or preliminary review of submitted records.
Request a DBQ Screening →

Independent DBQ Examination & Completion

$ 350
A condition-specific medical evaluation for Veterans requesting completion of an applicable public VA Disability Benefits Questionnaire.
The fee includes:
Review of relevant submitted medical records
Review of available prior DBQs, C&P examinations, and VA documentation when applicable
Condition-specific history
Clinical examination
Assessment of current symptoms and functional limitations
Required examination findings and measurements when applicable
Completion and signature of one appropriate public DBQ
There is no separate basic medical-record review fee. Some DBQs require specialized examiner qualifications, diagnostic testing, or evaluation by another specialty. ILY Medical Corps will review the requested DBQ before accepting the examination and may refer the Veteran when appropriate.
Begin With Free Screening →

Veteran Nexus Evaluation – Initial Consultation

$ 0
A complimentary preliminary consultation for Veterans interested in an Independent Medical Nexus Opinion.
The clinician reviews preliminary information regarding:
The condition being evaluated
Current diagnoses
Relevant military and medical history
The requested medical relationship
Current or previous VA decisions
Prior C&P examinations when applicable
Available supporting medical evidence
Whether the requested opinion falls within the clinician’s scope of practice
A consultation may not be necessary in every case. If the screening questionnaire and submitted documentation provide enough information to determine the appropriate next step, the Veteran may be contacted through the secure patient portal instead. Acceptance for evaluation does not mean that a favorable nexus relationship has been established.
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Independent Medical Nexus Opinion

$ 500
An individualized independent medical evaluation and written medical opinion regarding whether a diagnosed condition may be medically related to military service and/or an established service-connected condition.
The professional fee includes:
Initial screening/consultation
Preliminary medical-record review
Review of relevant VA decisions and C&P examinations when available
Review of service treatment and private medical records when applicable
Clinical analysis of the requested medical relationship
Evaluation of direct, secondary, or aggravation relationships when appropriate
Review of applicable medical literature when indicated
Development of an evidence-based medical rationale
Preparation and signature of the completed Independent Medical Nexus Opinion
No separate initial consultation fee. No separate basic records-review fee.
The $500 fee reflects the clinician’s professional time, medical expertise, independent judgment, clinical analysis, documentation, and responsibility for the completed medical opinion.
Payment is for an independent professional medical evaluation and does not purchase or guarantee a favorable conclusion.
Start With Free Screening →

Combined DBQ Examination + Independent Medical Nexus Opinion

$ 650
For Veterans who require both a condition-specific DBQ examination and an independent medical nexus opinion for the same or closely related medical condition.
The combined evaluation includes:
Initial screening/consultation
Relevant medical-record review
Review of available VA decisions, C&P examinations, and prior DBQs
Condition-specific clinical examination
Completion of one applicable public DBQ
Clinical analysis of the requested nexus relationship
Medical literature review when indicated
Development of an evidence-based medical rationale
Preparation and signature of the Independent Medical Nexus Opinion
There is no separate charge for the initial screening, consultation, or basic medical-record review.
Request a Combined Evaluation →

Additional Independent Medical Nexus Opinion

$ 200
when completed within the same accepted evaluation
This fee applies when a Veteran requires an additional medical nexus opinion during the same accepted evaluation and the additional medical question can be assessed using substantially the same clinical history, examination, and medical-record set.
The fee includes:
Additional clinical analysis
Development of a separate medical rationale
Applicable medical literature review when indicated
Preparation of an additional signed medical opinion
If the additional condition is unrelated, requires a substantially different medical-record review, a separate examination, or extensive additional research, the standard $500 Independent Medical Nexus Opinion fee may apply.
This service is not available for direct online booking and is added only after clinician review.

What Your
Fee Supports

A nexus opinion or DBQ is more than completing paperwork.

Veterans receive an individualized medical evaluation supported by professional review of their clinical history, available medical evidence, prior VA documentation when applicable, examination findings, and medical literature when needed.

Transparent pricing. Individualized evaluation. No pay-for-outcome model.

ILY Medical Corps intentionally maintains straightforward pricing without separate basic consultation or preliminary records-review charges.

How the
Process Works

Book a Complimentary Screening

The Veteran starts by selecting:

Veteran DBQ Evaluation – Initial Screening — $0

or

Veteran Nexus Evaluation – Initial Consultation — $0

Complete the Screening Questionnaire

The Veteran completes a secure preliminary questionnaire covering:

  1. Military service
  2. Condition being evaluated
  3. Current diagnoses
  4. Relevant service-connected conditions
  5. VA claim or decision history
  6. Previous C&P examinations or DBQs
  7. Available medical evidence
  8. Type of evaluation being requested

Relevant documents may also be requested through the secure patient portal.

Preliminary Clinician Review

The clinician reviews the questionnaire and available preliminary documentation.

The review helps determine:

  1. Whether the requested evaluation is within scope
  2. Whether sufficient medical evidence is available
  3. Whether additional documentation is needed
  4. Whether the requested DBQ requires a specialty-qualified examiner
  5. Whether an examination is required
  6. Whether a professional or conflict-of-interest issue prevents acceptance of the case
Consultation if Needed

A phone or virtual consultation may be completed if additional history or clarification is necessary.

A consultation is not required in every case.

If the submitted information provides sufficient detail, the Veteran may receive next-step instructions through the secure patient portal without completing the full consultation.

Case Acceptance

The Veteran is notified whether the case can be accepted for independent medical evaluation.

If accepted, the appropriate service is selected:

  1. Independent DBQ Examination & Completion — $350
  2. Independent Medical Nexus Opinion — $500
  3. Combined DBQ Examination + Independent Medical Nexus Opinion — $650
  4. Additional Independent Medical Nexus Opinion — $200, when appropriate within the same evaluation

Acceptance means that ILY Medical Corps has agreed to perform an independent medical evaluation. It does not mean that a favorable medical conclusion has been predetermined.

Secure Records Submission

The Veteran receives instructions for securely uploading the documentation needed for the evaluation.

Depending on the case, this may include:

  1. VA Rating Decisions
  2. Service Treatment Records
  3. VA medical records
  4. Private medical records
  5. Prior C&P examinations
  6. Previous DBQs
  7. Imaging
  8. Laboratory results
  9. Sleep studies
  10. Operative reports
  11. Medication history
  12. Other relevant medical evidence

Additional documentation may be requested when necessary.

Payment

Payment is collected after the case has been accepted for evaluation and before the full medical evaluation, DBQ examination, or nexus opinion is completed.

There is no separate charge for:

  1. Initial screening
  2. Initial consultation when needed
  3. Preliminary basic medical-record review

The professional fee reflects the clinician’s medical evaluation, analysis, examination when applicable, professional judgment, documentation, and responsibility for the completed medical work.

Clinical Evaluation / Examination

DBQ Services

The Veteran completes the appropriate condition-specific examination.

Depending on the DBQ, this may include:

  1. Medical history
  2. Current symptoms
  3. Functional limitations
  4. Physical examination
  5. Range-of-motion measurements
  6. Neurologic assessment
  7. Review of diagnostic findings
  8. Other condition-specific findings required by the DBQ

Some DBQs must be completed in person.

Nexus Opinions

The clinician performs a comprehensive medical review of the requested relationship.

This may include:

  1. Review of medical history
  2. Review of military and service treatment records
  3. Review of VA and private treatment records
  4. Review of previous C&P examinations and VA decisions
  5. Analysis of chronology and onset
  6. Consideration of competing medical causes
  7. Evaluation of direct, secondary, or aggravation relationships when appropriate
  8. Review of relevant medical literature when indicated

A separate clinical examination may be required when medically necessary.

Independent Medical Analysis

The clinician evaluates the available evidence and develops an independent medical conclusion.

ILY Medical Corps does not use a pay-for-outcome model.

Medical opinions are based on the evidence reviewed and the clinician’s independent professional judgment.

Documentation Completion

Once the evaluation is complete, the clinician prepares the appropriate documentation:

  1. Completed and signed public DBQ
  2. Independent Medical Nexus Opinion
  3. Combined DBQ and Nexus Opinion
  4. Additional Nexus Opinion when accepted as part of the same evaluation

Each additional nexus opinion receives its own medical analysis, rationale, and conclusion.

Secure Delivery

Completed documentation is delivered securely to the Veteran through the patient portal or another approved secure method.

The Veteran may then provide the documentation to VA or to their VA-accredited representative.

ILY Medical Corps does not submit or manage VA disability claims and does not provide legal representation or individualized VA claims-preparation services.

Online Booking

Veteran DBQ Evaluation – Initial Screening

$0
Request a DBQ Screening

Veteran Nexus Evaluation – Initial Consultation

$0
Request a Nexus Evaluation

Important Notice

ILY Medical Corps is an independent private medical practice and is not affiliated with, employed by, sponsored by, or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

ILY Medical Corps provides independent medical evaluation and documentation services. We do not provide legal representation or VA claims-preparation services and do not determine eligibility for VA benefits.

All medical opinions are based on the clinician’s independent professional judgment and the evidence available for review. Payment does not guarantee a favorable medical opinion, service connection, disability percentage, increased rating, or any other VA benefits determination.

Some DBQs and medical conditions require evaluation by clinicians with specific specialty qualifications. ILY Medical Corps reserves the right to decline or refer evaluations that are outside the clinician’s scope of practice.

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