rfc forms and va drs refusing to fill them out
VHA directive 2008-71 was written for this very problem. our va drs are suppose to assist us by filling out these forms.. If you are having a problem with your primary care or other physicians saying...
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Very good info. Welcome to the VBN and thank you for your service. Charlie
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I just wanted to make a note that the Directive is actually VHA Directive 2008-071 not 2008-71. I executed a search on the internet and could not find it, so I went into the VA Forms and Publication...
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I want to say that I'm new to this site. I would also like to discuss the directive known as Va directive 2008-071 and my experience actually using it as directed by Joanne Shearer, who is a great...
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dk66343: Go to the Patient Advocate, and file a formal complaint. If the patient advocate will not help you, take a copy of that directive to the office of the head of that hospital (or clinic), and...
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Thank you, sir. I spoke with Joanne Shearer about this, and she said to notify the director of the VA facility. I believe she was going to call over there as well....she's very supportive; Your idea...
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You most likely would NOT get a "bogus RFC". It sounds like those doctors are NOT aware of this directive, and exactly what it means.
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One would think that when presented with a clear directive, It would be obvious what action should be taken. There's something about the directive in each VA facility that tells me this is a political...
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It is a political football, b/c those formulating the directive are asking (specifically) behavioral health providers to violate their ethical standards by engaging in a dual relationship i.e. a...
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When I asked my PCP to help with the RFC a few years ago, first the nurse replied that they caannot do them, then I referenced the letter, and she then forwarded it to my PCP. Then he actually put me...
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CR1 wrote:It is a political football, b/c those formulating the directive are asking (specifically) behavioral health providers to violate their ethical standards by engaging in a dual relationship...
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I like your story. It tells me that the medical records are the key...I have plenty of medical records that show my issues. Most ALJ hearings make the conclusion that certain medical problems could...
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Truckmaster this is what I was referring to and why I specifically stated Mental Health professionals. Also you stated that "Asking a PCP to do a mental RFC might be out of his rhelm, but even that...
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I referenced the PCP, because thats what the directive eludes to. Nothing in the directive requiring a psychologist be the one to fill out a mental RFC. Could a mental health professional make...
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You asked where I got my statement/belief from and I provided it to you. I fully understand the directive. However if a person looks at it from a provider's point of view, if the provider completes...
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Unfortunately Truckmaster, you may not see the conflict, but the MH provider community does. I'm sure you can figure out why if you think real hard. Read some of the threads in the PTSD forum... every...
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I should add... VA can and should have a MH provider other than your treating provider, complete the forms.
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How is filling out a form that covers ones conditions different then what the doc puts in the medical records? You are right AKC, I do not see any conflict. The physc doc I see for my sleeping...
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first off I am very happy that I came across this site. secondly I would just like to give everyone a pat on the back to take the time to try and share this information with another veteran I had the...
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