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Q673:  What can I do if my primary care doctor will not assist with a Nexus letter for service-connected bursitis in the shoulder?  Now it's beginning to bother me at night while I'm trying to sleep so interrupt my sleep.  Who else or how can I get a Nexus letter?

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A1:  Suggest you see a specialist about your shoulder so he/she can take tests and then author a Nexus letter for you. Then I would take the Nexus letter to your local VSO or DAV and have them send it to VA. My suggestion. Hope it works for you.  (RC)  3/2/21

       

A2:  Do you have VA benefits? If so, they should see you or send you to a nearby Dr./specialist. If they believe your injury is service-connected, they'll make the letter and send it to VA.  (CG)  3/2/21

          

A3:  I am a Commander of a DAV chapter in Oklahoma. I have service officers that can help if you are in the Pryor, OK area.   If not I recommend that you find a local DAV Chapter in your state and check with the service officers there. They have many doctors that assist when faced with the issue. An example I can mention is when trying to get tested for tinnitus we have a Dr. that is a specialist in our area that helps the veteran out usually for no charge. It may be possible the service officer in your area will know of such a person.  (JE)  3/2/21

       

A4:  Suggest you find a new Doctor.  (JM)  3/2/21

        

   

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

        

A5:  Contact an Accredited VSOI with the Am Legion, VFW Am Vets, DAV or another Veterans Service Organization. They will explain to you the use of a DBQ, what is a NEXUS and will assist you in filing a claim. A common mistake a veteran makes is that they rely on a primary care Doctor. Your Primary Care is normally an Internal Medicine Specialist or Generalist. Normally DBQs in establishing NEXUS requires a Specialist.  (GH)  3/8/21