Your VA Doctor & Forms explains VHA Directive 1134, VA’s internal policy for what your VA health care provider has to do when you ask for help with paperwork.

 

You’ll learn:

• which forms and statements your VA provider must help with, like DBQs, VA forms, Social Security, FMLA and workers’ comp forms

• what’s optional, like nexus letters and mental health DBQs from your own therapist

• what a “conflict of interest” means and what happens when a provider says no

• how long to expect a reply

• how to ask in writing, with message templates and a phone script

• what to do if staff say they don’t know about the directive: alternatives, the reconsideration process and who to contact next

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Use the quick checker to see whether your request is required, optional or handled elsewhere, and learn how to get a nexus opinion at your C&P exam.

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Please note: this information is not a guarantee of any result. We’re simply sharing what the directive states and ways to navigate the process if a request needs to be challenged. Each VA facility decides how requests are handled, and VA can update its directives at any time, so check the official directive linked on this page. Veterans Claims Education provides free educational information only and does not assist with or file claims. If something isn’t covered or you’re looking for something specific, email us at info@veteransclaimsedu.com.