The Veteran Neurologist
Board-Certified Neurology Specialization. U.S. Army Service. Meticulous Independent Medical Evidence.
As a former U.S. Army Neurologist, combat veteran spouse, and independent medical-legal expert, I bridge the gap between complex service-connected
trauma and strict federal legal criteria. I deliver elite, highly individualized forensic case analysis, Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs), and Independent Medical Opinions (IMOs/Nexus Letters) designed to withstand the most rigorous VA scrutiny.
Military Fluency Paired with Elite Subspecialty Expertise
Winning a complex neurological appeal requires a medical expert who understands both advanced clinical pathology and the realities of military service.As a board-certified Neurologist and former Medical Officer in the U.S. Army Medical Corps, I understand the distinct physical, cognitive, and environmental toll of active duty service. Because I am also a combat veteran spouse, my dedication to the veteran community is deeply personal. I speak fluent military language, seamlessly interpreting Service Treatment Records (STRs), operational tempos, line-of-duty files, and deployment timelines without requiring translation or administrative guidance from representing legal counsel.Operating entirely independent of high-volume corporate medical networks, I provide accredited veterans’ law attorneys and individual claimants direct access to dedicated neurological expertise. My forensic medical opinions are built strictly on objective data, peer-reviewed clinical literature, and precise federal legal thresholds (“at least as likely as not”).
Individualized, Meticulous, and Uncompromising
- Meticulous Attention to Detail : High-volume medical review vendors routinely skim multi-thousand-page files, frequently missing subtle clinical markers. I perform an exhaustive, line-by-line chart synthesis of complete C-Files, identifying critical diagnostics that form the backbone of a successful appeal.
- Bespoke, Carefully Curated Strategy : I completely reject cookie-cutter templates. Every single medical-legal document I produce is a holistic, highly individualized forensic brief tailored precisely to that distinct veteran's clinical pathology and deployment timeline.
- Thriving on Complex Challenges : I actively welcome complex, multi-system neurological challenges, toxic exposure overlaps, and high-stakes appeals—including difficult, long-deferred cases that have been routinely declined or rejected by other medical experts.
Specialized Scope & Transparent Flat-Rate Pricing
To preserve absolute clinical objectivity and ethical integrity, all services are billed as transparent, upfront flat rates. Fees are never contingent upon the outcome of a VA rating or financial award.
Comprehensive Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs)
- Extensive clinical diagnostic tracking requiring direct evaluation to maximize evidentiary weight before the VA. All DBQ packages feature a meticulous chart review followed by a mandatory, secure 1-on-1 telehealth video evaluation with the veteran to accurately assess symptom severity and functional impact.
- Focus Areas: Headaches/Chronic Migraines (with precise prostrating attack tracking), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) (including cognitive and neurobehavioral sequelae), Aid & Attendance (A&A) claims, and other conditions upon request.
Independent Medical Opinions (IMOs) & Nexus Letters
- Definitive narrative rationales citing peer-reviewed clinical literature and precise medical causation thresholds.
- Focus Areas: All Complex Neurological Conditions (MS, parkinsonism, tremors, neuropathy, dementia, etc.), Toxic Exposure/PACT Act Claims, Secondary Service Connection, Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) Letters, and others upon request.
Multi-Condition & Interconnected Secondary Claims
- Neurological trauma rarely exists in isolation. Severe head trauma, toxic exposure, and spinal injuries frequently trigger a cascade of secondary, multi-system chronic pathologies. I specialize in mapping these intricate, interconnected clinical webs to establish legally sound secondary connections.
- Examples of High-Value Specialized Bundles I Evaluate:
- The Complex TBI Triad: Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) with interconnected Secondary Mental Health Conditions (Depression, Anxiety, PTSD) and Secondary Sleep Apnea.
- The Cranial Manifestation Chain: Chronic Migraines and Headaches secondary to Tinnitus, Somatic Symptom Disorder, or Cervicogenic/Spinal Trauma.
- The Radiculopathy Vector: Upper or Lower Extremity Peripheral Neuropathy secondary to Spinal Intervertebral Disc Disease / Radiculopathy or Diabetes Mellitus.
- Strict Limit: To maintain an elite forensic standard and protect dedicated clinical focus, single reports are capped at a maximum of three interconnected conditions total per veteran file.
Feasibility Review
$600 Flat Fee
An exhaustive, line-by-line synthesis of up to 500 pages of records to determine if the medical evidence supports a favorable nexus. If the evidence does not support the claim, the case closes here to save your firm resources.
Record overages beyond the baseline 500 pages are billed at $150 per 250 pages
Production & Evaluation
Balance Due Upon Phase 1 Approval
| SERVICE | PRICE | INCLUDES |
|---|---|---|
| Standalone DBQ Production | $900 BALANCE |
Includes mandatory telehealth video interview and execution of DBQ form |
| Standalone Narrative Nexus Letter / IMO | $1,400 BALANCE |
Includes literature review and narrative opinion drafting |
| Combined Bundle (Interview + DBQ + Nexus) | $1,900 BALANCE |
Full value bundle |
| Interconnected Secondary Add-on Conditions Maximum of 2 add-on conditions per report |
+$500 PER CONDITION |
Per additional condition |