Ask Doc Ellis | Webinar Live (September 2025)

John W Ellis, MD, the world-renowned physician and a leading authority on the medical and legal aspects of Federal Work Comp and VA Disability - answers your questions.

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Questions answered in this video:
00:14 Question 1
Name: James - My name is James Foran I am a disabled Vietnam veteran. My son in law is a gulf war veteran, he was in the 82nd air born division. He hasn't been able to work the past several years because of heart and several other health conditions. I told him I would pay for his consultation and advise from you. He told me that a lady from your office told him he needs to bring all his medical records with him and it would cost $500 dollars plus $300 dollars for each condition he wanted advise on. He figured that would total $4000 or more. I can't afford that much. I believe that most if not all of his health issues come from jumping out of planes and training. I several friends and a couple of cousins who were airborne and they suffered from many of the same things. Can you help him? Please

02:08 Question 2
Name: Michael - How long does it take to get an appointment with you? I submitted my packet in March and still haven't received a call for an appointment.

06:48 Question 3
Name: Michelle - My adjuster is sending me for a second opinion even after I received a schedule award (You did my impairment rating). My case is still open. Found out I have Cyst in my wrist where I had carpal tunnel surgery, and I'm experiencing numbness and tingling in my rt hand to my neck. How do I prepare? What should I expect?

07:56 Question 4
Name: Barry - I’m going to Dr Ellis next year for my impairment rating having my ulnar nerve surgery Next Friday ??

08:31 Question 5
Name: Juan - An excellent resource for VA disability compensation claims. Granted service connections. Appealed to the BVA in Wash DC and granted denials from local VBA regional office based on Dr Ellis nexus report! I salute you, sir!

09:16 Question 6
Name: ImpeachObama1776 - Is a OWCP reconsideration and appeal of the written record decided by a FECA employee other than the claims examiner?

13:20 Question 7
Name: Nancy - Thank you, Dr Ellis I think i need help with a Nexus letter. And maybe DBQ?