Who We Are
You'll work directly with our psychologist, Dr. Deborah Miller, who has completed hundreds of mental health disability exams from C&P exams for the VA itself, as well as independent exams on behalf of veterans like you looking for fair compensation.
Dr. Miller thoroughly understands how to conduct an exam and provide nexus/DBQ documentation that will address the very specific requirements for VA disability claims.
What We Do
Our psychologist, Dr. Deborah Miller, works directly with veterans to provide high-quality, personalized, thorough independent mental health exams/opinions, DBQs, TDIU letters, and nexus letters for veterans with mental health conditions such as PTSD, depression, anxiety and more - quickly and often at a much lower cost compared to other providers. You won't find us writing any "boilerplate", generic documents for your case. Dr. Miller will take the time to personally evaluate your case and provide the strongest documents possible.
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Our independent exams are thorough and follow VA C&P exam guidelines, providing confirmed diagnoses and evidence for severity rating determination with a DBQ and additional detailed notes about your symptoms.
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Our Nexus letters are detailed and rely on a thorough review of your history and records, a thorough review expert research evidence relevant to your specific claim, and a logical, personalized rationale to support each independent opinion we provide.
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What to Expect
This process can be challenging. But you've faced challenges before, and so have we. Dr. Miller is here to make obtaining independent mental health exams and medical opinions an easy part of your overall process. Let us explain the terms we use on our website and what to expect when you're working with us.
US Air Force Veteran
Anxiety, Depression, and Insomnia Secondary to Tinnitus
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“My claim results came in and rated at 70%. I would like to take this opportunity to appreciate your help and support throughout this process. You are making a difference in the lives of disabled veterans. I am finally able to secure treatment with the VA. Thank you for helping veterans!"
US Army Veteran
Anxiety Secondary to Tinnitus
“I found out the VA's C&P examiner gave me a negative opinion for service connection, but the VA approved my claim anyway based on your exam and nexus letter.”
US Navy Veteran
Anxiety and Panic Attacks Secondary to Sleep Apnea, Sciatica, Tinnitus/Hearing Loss.
"They gave me 50 percent for your letter which brings me to 90, thank you again."
US Coast Guard Veteran
Depression and Anxiety Secondary to Tinnitus
“Thank you so much for the nexus letter. I was deemed 70% for mental health, 80% total. Thanks again!.”
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Quick Pricing Guide
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Nexus Letter: $650 total for up to 3 claimed conditions; $150 for each additional condition
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Independent Exam/DBQ: $650 total
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TDIU Letter: $650 total
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Exam/DBQ plus Nexus: $975 total
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Current turnaround time for completing your DBQ and/or nexus letter is 2 weeks maximum. We have a "rush fee" of $200 for 48-hour service.
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ABOUT US
Dr. Deborah Miller is the owner and lead psychologist at vetnexusletter.com. She is a licensed psychologist and tenured professor in Indiana. She has many years of experience performing and supervising mental health evaluations in many contexts. Dr. Miller understands that it is not easy to discuss mental health issues and strives to make the exam process as stress-free as possible. She is caring and easy to talk to, while being thorough in gathering information for your claim.
Dr. Miller is highly familiar with the VA disability benefits process. She has been employed by VA contractors like LHI and OptumServe to provide mental health, PTSD, and eating disorder exams on behalf of the VA, which gives her the expertise to know exactly what the VA is looking for in an effective exam. She has also worked with veterans' advocacy organizations to provide high-quality mental health documents to assist veterans in their disability claim process. As the lead psychologist, she personally ensures that every document prepared for you by our team meets the highest standard of quality.
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Dr. Frank Bevacqua has been a psychologist since 2012 after completing his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Arizona State University. His early professional years included extensive experience evaluating severe mental illness in hospital settings. Since 2022, he has focused on utilizing those skills to help Veterans in completing Independent Psychological Evaluations for their VA disability claims. He maintains a full Arizona psychologist license, as well as PSYPACT certification which allows him to work with Veterans through telehealth in the majority of states around the country. He has a passion for helping those who have served our country and is constantly refining his skills to best serve you.
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Isabel Villanueva is the proud wife of a disabled veteran and currently serving as the Client Services Coordinator for our team. Isabel will be your first line of contact and will guide you through the process of working with our psychologists, step by step.
Isabel's journey as a military spouse has given her a unique perspective—one shaped by resilience, advocacy, and navigating the complexities of the disability process. Those experiences influence not only who she is, but also how she approaches her work: with compassion, determination, and a focus on meaningful support. Professionally, she brings over 15 years of experience as an Executive Assistant, Director of Operations, and business owner. Throughout her career, she's specialized in streamlining operations, managing client relationships, and leading teams with efficiency and care. In her current role, she's excited to channel that expertise into strengthening client services, ensuring clear communication, and supporting the team’s mission with excellence.
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Types of Claims We Assist
Direct Service Connection for Mental Health
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Common Examples:
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PTSD that began during service due to combat or a specific trauma; or began after service due to delayed onset of PTSD​
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Depression and anxiety that began during service and is documented through service treatment records and/or credible lay statements
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Secondary Service Connection for mental health conditions caused by a service-connected physical condition
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Common Examples:
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Anxiety or depression caused by service-connected chronic pain conditions such as neck, back, knee, ankle, or foot problems​
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Anxiety or depression caused by service-connected tinnitus and hearing loss
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Anxiety or depression caused by service-connected migraine headaches
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Depression/anxiety caused by service-connected psoriasis
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Secondary Service Connection for physical health conditions caused by service connected mental health conditions​
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Common Examples that Dr. Miller has experience with:
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Obstructive sleep apnea caused by service-connected mental health conditions such as anxiety or PTSD​
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Migraine headaches caused by service-connected mental health conditions
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GERD and IBS caused by service-connected mental health conditions
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Hypertension caused by service-connected PTSD
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Autoimmune disorders caused by service-connected PTSD/anxiety
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TMJ/TMD caused by service-connected PTSD/anxiety
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Aggravation Service Connection for non-service-connected conditions that are aggravated by service connected conditions
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Any of the above secondary connection examples can also be formulated as aggravation claims when appropriate​
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