The platform enables licensed medical professionals to complete Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs) and document clinical findings in a structured format that may be reviewed as part of the VA disability evaluation process.

Medical providers using VetVantageMD complete evaluations that focus on current symptom presentation, functional impact, and progression since prior assessments. The role of the provider is limited to clinical documentation and does not include guiding disability strategy, determining entitlement, or predicting outcomes. All benefits decisions are determined solely by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Evaluation Structure

Through VetVantageMD, the standard documentation workflow typically consists of four scheduled appointments. These structured sessions allow providers to:

• Review the Veteran’s medical history as it relates to the established condition
• Assess current symptoms and functional limitations with specificity
• Document clinical findings aligned with DBQ criteria
• Finalize, clarify, and verify accuracy of documentation prior to completion

The four-appointment framework is designed to support accuracy, reduce documentation gaps, and ensure sufficient time to collect details relevant to functional impairment and symptom progression.

Purpose of the Platform

Many Veterans have service-connected disabilities but lack updated medical records that reflect current severity. VetVantageMD supports providers in generating well-organized, objective clinical documentation that helps clarify the Veteran’s present medical status for administrative review.

• Current symptomatology and physical or psychological findings
• Objective assessment of functional impact
• Comparative changes since prior evaluations (when available)
• Details relevant to DBQ fields and standardized reporting

The intent of the documentation is clinical clarity. It does not establish service connection or guarantee changes to disability ratings.

Role of the Medical Provider

Providers participating in the VetVantageMD network are expected to:

• Conduct independent assessments without advocacy or representation
• Differentiate subjective reports from objective findings
• Document functional limitations with specificity when observed
• Complete DBQs consistent with clinical standards and available evidence
• Maintain neutrality while ensuring thorough medical recordkeeping

Providers do not determine disability percentages, establish nexus, offer legal interpretation, or predict VA outcomes.

Intended Use

VetVantageMD is intended for documenting current severity of existing service-connected medical conditions. It is not a platform for first-time claims, nexus establishment, or legal review.

For guidance on identifying appropriate patient referrals, see: Identifying Veterans Who Benefit from Updated Medical Documentation.