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Medical Records Review
A contracted M.D. or D.O. reviews your evidence and tells you what may be medically supportable before you buy a full nexus letter.
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New York
Independent medical opinions from licensed providers, for veterans in New York. We offer records reviews, nexus letters, and independent psychological evaluations - all secure, remote, and flat fee, with a free phone discussion before you choose.
Local service options
New York is home to roughly 600,000 veterans, with military communities anchored by Fort Drum, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and a large Air and Army National Guard presence. VA disability claims for New York veterans are served by regional benefit offices in New York City and Buffalo, and VA health care is provided through systems based in New York Harbor, the Bronx, Northport, the Hudson Valley, Albany, Syracuse, the Finger Lakes and Western New York.
Wherever you live in New York, you can work with Patriot NEXUS Letters from home. Our office is in Colorado, not New York. A free phone discussion, secure record upload and telehealth when an evaluation is involved let us serve veterans across the state without a trip to our office. Call (844) 368-2757 to discuss your medical evidence.

The New York and Buffalo VA Regional Benefit Offices serve veterans across the state with benefits information and in-person help.
See the New York Regional Benefit OfficeThe New York State Department of Veterans' Services connects veterans with free Veterans Benefits Advisors and state programs.
Visit NYS Veterans' ServicesVA disability compensation is a federal benefit. Claims from New York veterans are decided under the same federal rules as claims everywhere else - Title 38 of the U.S. Code and the regulations in 38 C.F.R. Part 3 - not under state law.
Under 38 C.F.R. § 3.159, competent medical evidence is evidence from a person qualified through education, training or experience to offer a medical opinion. VA weighs each opinion on the provider's qualifications and the reasoning given, not on whether the provider lives in New York.
That is why our licensed physicians (M.D. and D.O.) and clinical psychologists (Psy.D.) can review records and, when an evaluation is involved, meet by secure telehealth with veterans anywhere in New York. No medical opinion can guarantee a VA decision, and VA makes the final determination on every claim.
Serving veterans in New York
The VA rarely denies a claim because a veteran is not credible. It denies claims because the file does not contain a medical opinion connecting a current diagnosis to service. That is the gap we close for veterans in New York.


How it works
Every service is remote for veterans in New York. Compare each process before deciding which path fits your needs.
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A contracted M.D. or D.O. reviews your evidence and tells you what may be medically supportable before you buy a full nexus letter.
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A licensed M.D. or D.O. reviews your evidence and, when it is medically supportable, writes an individualized Independent Medical Opinion with a detailed rationale.
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A telehealth evaluation with a psychologist licensed in your state, starting with a free screening before you pay the full fee.
View this serviceNeed to spread out the cost? Payment plans are available through Affirm.
Have questions about your case?
Call us and a live team member will go over your situation with you for free - no cost, no obligation.
Conditions
Every opinion is written only where the records support it - physical and mental health conditions alike.
Post-traumatic stress disorder tied to a documented or corroborated in-service stressor.
PTSD nexus letters in NY →Direct and secondary service connection for obstructive sleep apnea.
Sleep Apnea nexus letters in NY →Noise-exposure claims for tinnitus and sensorineural hearing loss.
Tinnitus & Hearing Loss nexus letters in NY →Musculoskeletal claims for the spine, knees, hips, shoulders, and ankles.
Back, Knee & Joint Conditions nexus letters in NY →Direct and secondary migraine claims, including post-TBI and cervicogenic headache.
Migraines & Headaches nexus letters in NY →Mood and anxiety disorders, including those secondary to chronic physical conditions.
Depression & Anxiety nexus letters in NY →Local veteran resources
Use these independent, official resources for benefits help, health care, or confidential counseling.
The state agency offering free Veterans Benefits Advisors and state veteran programs.
New York City agency connecting veterans with benefits, housing and support services.
VA regional office providing benefits information for veterans in downstate New York.
VA regional office providing benefits information for veterans in upstate and western New York.
VA medical centers in Manhattan and Brooklyn plus clinics across the city.
VA medical center and clinics serving the Bronx and nearby communities.
VA medical center and clinics serving Long Island.
VA medical centers in Montrose and Castle Point plus Hudson Valley clinics.
VA medical center and clinics serving the Capital Region and northeastern New York.
VA medical center and clinics serving central New York, including the Fort Drum area.
VA medical centers in Buffalo and Batavia plus clinics across western New York.
VA medical centers in Canandaigua and Bath plus clinics across the Finger Lakes.
Confidential readjustment counseling for veterans and families, with locations across New York.
Free, confidential support 24/7 - dial 988 and press 1, or chat online.
These independent resources are provided for convenience. Patriot NEXUS Letters is not affiliated with or endorsed by these agencies.
Free claim guides
Read plain-language information about common conditions and VA service connection.
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Questions
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