How do you go about getting an outside source to write you a Nexus letter?

Answer:

Start by asking your own doctor if they’ll write a Nexus letter tying your condition to your service. Be clear about what you need and hand over all your records. If your doc says no, there are independent specialists who write Nexus letters for vets—like Vet Comp & Pen, Valor 4 Vets, and Military Disability Made Easy. They’ll review your files (and sometimes do an exam) to write a solid letter using the right VA lingo. Just make sure the letter clearly connects your disability to your service—generic “support” letters won’t cut it with the VA.

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