Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs) & Nexus Letters for VA DISABILITY CLAIMS
Cut through the confusion with the Fieldstone Navigator. Answer a few questions to get pointed toward the information that fits your VA mental health claim situation.
Take the Fieldstone Navigator ->Here’s what I’ve learned from conducting thousands of VA Disability Exams:
Most Veterans don’t realize how much they're actually struggling.
It's no surprise. After years of sucking it up and checking every NO on your PHAs, you've lost track of what's "normal."Many examiners expect Veterans to recognize and report their symptoms.
But accurate VA mental health exams require examiners to elicit, recognize, and document the symptoms Veterans have learned to minimize, normalize, or push through.The result?
Your reality may never be accurately conveyed to the VA. That communication gap can lead to inadequate ratings and denied claims.
Let’s bridge that communication gap by giving the VA the information it needs — so you can access the support and benefits you deserve.
Get Started with the Fieldstone Navigator ->Hi, I'm Dr. Jacqueline Belanger
I'm a clinical psychologist with 24 years of experience who specializes in helping veterans get accurate mental health documentation for VA disability claims. To date, I've conducted over 3,000 disability exams that have been verified and accepted by VA reviewers.
What makes me different isn't just my credentials - it's my approach.
- My assessments are direct and respectful. We can talk about your experiences without having to relive every painful detail.
- I hear when you're minimizing symptoms that are actually significant, even when you think they "aren't that bad."
- I can often describe what you're experiencing more clearly than you can, because I've seen these patterns in thousands of Veterans.
I listen to understand because your whole experience matters, not just what fits in a standard VA form. These exams aren't just paperwork to me; I see them as chances to provide the recognition, understanding, and guidance many Veterans have been seeking for years.
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You deserve to be heard, understood, and supported. But without proper documentation and advocacy:
- Your mental health challenges may go unrecognized and untreated.
- You might miss out on the compensation and benefits you've earned.
- Your quality of life—and that of your loved ones—could continue to suffer.
Not sure where to start? I’ll help you find your way.
Resources
"Everyone feels like this” isn’t always the truth.
What you think is normal may actually be a symptom that shouldn't be overlooked. This free checklist includes 25 symptoms you may have been dismissing.
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