From the physician's side of the desk
Field Notes
Plain explanations of the medical evidence behind VA disability claims. What the forms mean, what the examiners look for, and what your records have to show. Written by physicians, not marketers, and never legal advice.
18 August 2026
What a Nexus Opinion Has to Say
The VA does not weigh an opinion by the letterhead it arrives on. It weighs the reasoning. Here is what a nexus opinion must actually contain to carry probative weight, and why so many do not.
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Why the C&P Exam Missed What Your Records Show
A C&P examiner sees you for minutes and your file rarely at all. Your records hold years. When the two disagree, here is what actually happened, and what closes the gap.
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