When this helps
Use an independent medical opinion when connection is denied or a C&P missed flares, radiculopathy, or the in-service event. Use a DBQ when connection is already granted and the rating does not match the record.
What we do
A physician reviews the complete file and writes either the opinion, the records-based DBQ, or both. Exam DBQs are done in Evans, Georgia, when range of motion has to be measured in person.
What we do not do
We do not invent an in-service injury that is not in the record. If the file cannot carry the theory, the review says so and we stop.
The questionnaire
The back DBQ is public. $500 from records when the measurements are already there. $750 with an in-person exam when they are not.
All-in for one connection is $1,250 after the review credit. Two or three connections is $1,500. See pricing and FAQ.
Questions we get first
- What is a DBQ, and when do I need one?
- A Disability Benefits Questionnaire is the VA’s own exam form. It is used to rate severity after service connection is already established, or to counter a weak C&P exam. We complete DBQs at $500 from your records, or $750 with an in-person examination in Evans, Georgia.
- How much does a nexus letter cost?
- All-in, a single-connection nexus at Line of Duty Medical is $1,250. Two or three connections is $1,500. That is a $350 records review, a $1,250 or $1,500 opinion, and $350 of the review credited if you proceed. National prices in 2026 typically run $500 to $2,000 depending on credentials and whether the review is credited.