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11/07/2025

John W Ellis, MD, the world-renowned physician and a leading authority on the medical and legal aspects of Federal Work Comp and VA Disability - answers your questions. [CLICK MORE] to see the questions

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01/03/2025

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04/16/2024

There is ALWAYS going to be a Nexus Report/Letter, the only question is: Will it be written by the VA or by your doctor. VA Disability Nexus Letter (aka Disability Nexus Medical Report)
A Nexus Letter is a doctor's expert medical opinion explaining why injuries, diseases and medical or psychological conditions are service connected and therefore qualified to receive VA Disability payments.

If you're a veteran who has been diagnosed with a disability and are seeking compensation from the VA, a Nexus Report is an essential part of the process. This report is written by a qualified medical expert who will examine your medical records, including those from your military service, and connect the dots between your disability and your military service.

START with Your Doctor's Nexus Letter!
A senior Federal employee who trains VA Raters told Doc Ellis that vets should NOT start at the VA. He explained that many VA Raters are not well trained in the VA law and that the VA's doctors, physician assistants and nurse practitioners are even less trained. He recommended that vets should first start with their chosen doctor's Nexus Letter. He came from Ohio to Oklahoma for his own Nexus Letter.

More Reasons to Start with Your Doctor's Nexus Letter
1. Many people have an unconscious bias against anyone filing an injury claim.
2. Your military medical records will not have all that is needed to grant VA Disability.
3. You may have few or no military medical records.

So, what should you look for in a Nexus Report? The report should clearly state the relationship between your military service and your current disability, including a detailed explanation of the medical evidence and how it supports your claim.

In conclusion, a Nexus Report is a critical document that can make or break your VA disability claim. Make sure to work with a qualified medical expert to ensure your Nexus Report is thorough and compelling.

08/24/2023

03/04/2023

Ask Doc Ellis Live: VA\OWCP (March 3, 2023)

Welcome to the Ask Doc Ellis Webinar!
John W Ellis, MD, the world renown physician and a leading authority on the medical and legal aspects of Federal Work Comp and VA Disability - answers your questions, Live.

The most important thing to consider when applying for Federal Work Comp or VA Disability benefits is to have a clear understanding of your case. You need to be able to demonstrate that your injury is related to your job or your time in the service. It's extremely important to have a clear and comprehensive medical evaluation from a physician, who can help you navigate the complex legal process. Your doctor really needs to be a Lawyer first and a Doctor second.

Some of the most common mistakes to avoid when applying for Federal Work Comp or VA Disability benefits include failing to submit a well written Nexus letter, failure to provide a complete and accurate medical history, not providing adequate documentation to support your claim, and not working with an experienced Federal Work Comp and VA Disability specialist that knows FECA & VA law.

John W. Ellis, M.D. or “Doc Ellis”, as we call him, is a highly trained physician, that knows FECA and VA law. Doc Ellis, kindly makes himself available, the first Friday of each month, to answer your questions about Federal Work Comp, VA Disability, Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS), Schedule Awards etc.

This video features the Ask Doc Ellis webinar, that took place on March 3, 2023.

Some of the questions submitted during this webinar:

I need a nexus letter for an appeal of my Combat Related Special Compensation (CRSC) rating and I was curious if Dr. Ellis writes those for this type of issue.

I applied for schedule award; visited a physician that gave me a 0 % rating; he checked range of motion, Not sensory; I have numbness in my right leg from nerve impingement Spine injury requiring surgery; I asked to see a second opinion doctor OWCP sent me to 2 years ago; he documented the numbness in his exam but was not in 6th edition AMA format; I submitted an EMG that showed sensory conduction deficit in my appeal but again, I did not have it in AMA 6th edition format; Do you know of a physician in WV that you believe could handle this??

Can one retire from the usps and get their injury rating $ down the road or do they have to stay active until they get their rating?

I claimed hypertension secondary to OSA several months ago but "assumed" that it was presumptive and learned otherwise. I need a Nexus letter to refile and I'm looking at heart related (aorta) after that is established. Can you help with this?

I am a federal law enforcement officer with over 24 years of experience. I am considering filing a claim for hearing loss. Can you provide any information and guidance?

Nexus, Medical opinion, appeals..
Dr. Ellis, I'm at 10% and currently on hold for Back and PTSD. I know now I've done many things wrong on these appeals but I do now have a connect Nexus statement and Dr letter. If I am denied again, can you help me?

I am fulltime VA employee and need assistance with filing claim for PTSD/DEPRESSION. DIABETES and HTN (never had when I enlisited in 1995) . In 2020 got covid and was hospitalized for 4 to 6 months. I need help filing new claims.

Do you conduct evaluations, diagnosis and nexus for TBI injuries?
Also, I have a diagnosis for GERD and Sleep Apnea and would need an updated opinion and a nexus letter for each.
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Appointments: Federal Workers' Compensation / OWCP
Injury claim information and appointment protocol for injured Federal Employees.
http://ellisclinic.com/ECAppointments/owcp.html

Appointments: VA Disability appointment protocol for veterans.
http://ellisclinic.com/ECAppointments/va.html

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Calculate your Federal Workers' Compensation Schedule Award payment amount.
http://ellisclinic.com/schedule_awards.html

Hand Outs: Schedule Awards
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07/01/2022

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