About Us
Independent Medical Opinions
VAMO is a highly specialized medical research group with expertise in exploring the effects of military injuries and the disabling conditions that follow. We provide forensic medical research and evidence-based analysis to develop comprehensive medical nexus opinions tailored for VA disability claims.
Unparalleled Expertise
Our work is grounded in a deep familiarity with the Department of Veterans Affairs disability claim process. Our unique research team is comprised of:
- Medical Experts
- VA Rating Experts
- The VA’s Former Medical Opinion Quality Manager
The VAMO Advantage
With over 125 years of combined work experience for the Veterans Benefits Administration and the Veterans Health Administration, we possess unparalleled expertise in interpreting medical literature and VA regulations governing medical opinions for VA claims. Our research team produces accurate, well-supported medical opinions that are designed to withstand the highest levels of VA review and oversight.
CLINICAL DATA & OVERSIGHT
Measured by Experience, Not Algorithms
Our authority is built on internal VA rating experience and forensic research from elite medical experts. We provide medical-legal opinions that are scientifically sound and prepared to withstand the most exacting levels of VA review and appellate scrutiny.
Former VA Clinical & Rating Experts
Years of Combined Experience
Expert Medical Opinions Prepared
Specialized Research Departments
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Former VA Staff. Expert Research.
Our research teams are composed of medical experts who are paired with VA Rating Experts. Together, they leverage their combined insight to ensure our medical opinions are clinically accurate, ethically sound, and translated into the specific regulatory language the VA requires. We conduct our research with the forensic precision necessary to withstand the most rigorous review.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Is Our Process?
- Contact Us:Â If you need a medical opinion, we will be happy to give you a free consultation. You can contact us by phone call, text message, or email to discuss your medical opinion with retired VA employees who spent their careers making decisions on VA disability claims.
- Gather Records:Â Our doctors need to review specific documentation to provide a medical opinion. We will explain what documentation we need and how you can provide it to us. We will review the documentation for free to determine if we can prepare a medical opinion for you.
- Make Payment:Â After reviewing your documentation and determining we can prepare a medical opinion for you, we will send you an invoice for payment. When you are ready for us to proceed, you can pay the invoice and our experts will immediately get to work preparing your medical opinion.
- Fast Delivery:Â Our goal is to have your medical opinion completed within two weeks of payment. We will never sacrifice quality for timeliness.
- 100% Satisfaction:Â Our goal is to make sure you are completely satisfied with the medical opinion we prepare. You can ask for any edits you deem necessary. This includes future addendums to our medical opinions at no charge.
What Documentation Do We Require?
We generally require the electronic VA Claim File in order to fully research the cause of a disabling condition. This is the evidence we typically require:
- DD 214 Certificate of Discharge from Active Duty
- Military Service Medical Records
- Military Personnel Records
- VA C&P Disability Benefit Questionnaires
- VA Rating Decisions
- Treatment Reports from VA Medical Centers and Private Doctors
How do I send the necessary documentation?
Use the Medical Opinion Request Portal: Use the medical opinion request portal we provided to send us your request and all documents. This portal is secure and HIPAA compliant.
How much do you charge for medical research?
The fee for medical research and medical opinion preparation is $775. There are no hidden fees, and no contracts to sign. The total price is $775. If you need multiple medical opinions from multiple specialists, contact us, and we will determine the price.How do I remit payment?
We will email you an invoice: Once we review your medical records and determine that we can prepare the medical opinion you need, we will email you an invoice. When you are ready for us to prepare the medical opinion, simply pay the invoice, and our experts will begin their medical research and preparation of your medical opinion.
Payment options: The invoice can be paid by credit card, debit card, health savings account card, or through an interest-free payment plan with Afterpay.