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IMO, nexus letter, DBQ, or C&P exam?
These terms describe different parts of the evidence. One evaluation may lead to more than one kind of report.
01 / KNOW THIS FIRST
02 / HOW A PSYCHOLOGIST THINKS ABOUT IT
C&P exam
VA orders this exam. The examiner gathers facts and may complete a DBQ or opinion. VA uses the report with the rest of the record.
DBQ
A Disability Benefits Questionnaire is a standard form. It records diagnosis, symptoms, and other findings for a condition. It may not answer a cause or relationship question.
Nexus letter or IMO
A nexus letter focuses on a link. An IMO can answer that question or another defined medical question. The label matters less than the facts, clinical work, and reasoning inside the report.
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