Publication and Acceptance of VA DBQ Forms for Completion by Private Medical Providers Are Now...

BONUS-FOR THE VETERAN OF THE VETERAN SHARE OF THE DAY

Thanks to the recently approved Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020, publication and acceptance of VA DBQ forms are now codified in federal law.

The passage of this new Bill protects veterans (and private healthcare providers) who wish to use a private DBQ as medical evidence to support their VA disability compensation claims.

Even though the VA “discontinued” the availability of public use Disability Benefit Questionnaires (DBQs) in March 2020, DBQ forms never actually went away—they CAN STILL BE used by private providers to help support a veteran’s VA disability claim.

By law, the VA Rater must consider all credible evidence submitted with a veteran’s claim for VA benefits.
Why Veterans Should Consider Using VA DBQs

In our experience, the main benefit of using a DBQ with your VA disability claim is you are likely to get a faster and more accurate VA rating decision.

Why?

Because VA disability claims are won or lost based upon medical evidence, and VA DBQ forms help the C&P examiner and the VA Rater make/confirm the proper medical diagnosis via ICD code, determine the possible “Nexus” for service connection, and document the veteran’s current disability symptoms in accordance with CFR Title 38 Part 4 the Schedule for Rating Disabilities.

Also, DBQs are an important part of the VA’s Fully Developed Claims (FDC) program, which can help veterans maintain control of their VA claim, and get a faster and more accurate VA claim decision.

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