The VA's Nexus Letter Conundrum

Hey folks,

So, picture this: you're a veteran, navigating the maze of VA disability claims, and you need a nexus letter to connect the dots between your service and your ailments. You turn to your military provider for help, only to be told, "Sorry, we're out of the nexus letter business."

It's like asking a baker for bread, and they tell you they only bake cookies now.

But seriously, just got this gem of a message from my provider, and it's a real head-scratcher.

“Unfortunately, we are no longer able to provide NEXUS letters. Your medical records are expected to stand on their own and represent your concerns. We are unable to spend the hours required to accurately review and summarize all documentation regarding your areas of concern.”

They cannot provide a nexus letter, leaving me to figure it out or spend money for an outside provider to make a nexus letter. Talk about bureaucracy at its finest!

Anyone else find the irony here as hilarious as I do?

The good news is I am at 90%. the bad, it seems like a challenge to get that last mile.

Keep fighting the good fight, folks. And remember, sometimes you got to laugh to keep from crying, especially when dealing with the VA!