VA Nexus Evaluations

Ivy’s Healing Path Mental Health Services provides independent, non-treating medical and psychiatric nexus evaluations for veterans seeking VA disability service connection opinions. These evaluations are conducted for opinion-rendering purposes only and do not constitute medical or psychiatric treatment.

How the Nexus Evaluation Process Works

Complete the Nexus intake form: VA Nexus Initial Intake

Review of records and case materials

Completion of required consent forms via secure DocuSign

Independent medical and/or psychiatric opinion rendered

Records review begins only after intake and all consent forms are completed. Typical turnaround times will be discussed after initial review.

VA Nexus Consent Packet

After completing your intake, you will receive a secure DocuSign link to sign your required consent forms before records review begins.

Records review will not begin until all consent forms are completed.

Who These Evaluations Are For

Veterans seeking an independent VA nexus opinion

Claims involving medical, psychiatric, or combined conditions

Veterans who already have service and medical records available

This service is best suited for veterans who already have relevant service and medical records available for review.

What This Is Not

This is not a VA decision or guarantee of benefits

This is not a treating provider relationship

This service does not involve submitting claims on your behalf

Opinions are based on available records and evidence provided

Not all cases are appropriate for a nexus opinion

Next Step

Complete the Nexus Intake Form to determine whether your case is appropriate for an independent medical opinion. After initial review, you will receive a secure DocuSign link to complete required consent forms. Records review does not begin until all consent forms are completed.