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For more information, please contact us at [vesphysicianshelp@vesservices.com](vesphysicianshelp@vesservices.com) or through the Physician Help support link in your portal.  \nDBQs are tailored to VA’s Schedule for Rating Disabilities, designed to collect medical evidence relevant to claims for benefits. One goal of DBQs is to improve transparency and standardization of the disability exam and claims evaluation process.  \nVeterans should be reminded that rating decisions are made at VBA regional offices (toll-free number 1-800-827-1000), not by examining clinicians.  \n1. Veteran’s name and information  \nSpecific Veteran information is at the top of the DBQ form, along with any instructions or comments from the VA that pertain to the case.  \n2. Diagnosis  \nAll DBQs begin with the diagnosis, which is the “headline” for the report. The clinician may need to complete the diagnosis section after the evaluation is performed.  \nAll DBQs start with the following question:  \nDoes the Veteran now have or has he/she ever been diagnosed with “xyz”condition? (This is the condition the Veteran is claiming or for which an exam has been requested.)  \nIf the Veteran has the claimed condition, answer “Yes” and continue completing the form.  \nIf the Veteran does not have the claimed condition, select “No” and provide a brief explanation in the remarks section, including any available substantiating normal or negative diagnostic test results or any other information documenting the absence of the condition.  \n3. Date of Diagnosis  \nThe date of diagnosis can be a precise date or an approximate date, such as“1990’s” or “not known.”  \nWhen applicable, VBA will use this information to assign date of benefit entitlement. If the condition is diagnosed during the Veteran’s appointment, enter the date of the diagnosing evaluation.  \n4. ICD Codes  \nICD codes appear on the DBQs in response to a request from Congress to improve data tracking. They have no bearing on VBA’s evaluation of the Veteran’s claim.  \nThe clinician should provide a general ICD code for the claimed condition; thereis no need to drill down to decimal points.  \n5. Medical record review  \nSome DBQs may have a section for medical record review. If the DBQ being completed does not have this section, it is still important to comment on the medical evidence that was reviewed. This should be documented in the Remarks section.  \n6. Medical History  \nDescribe the history (including onset and course) of the Veteran’s claimed condition (brief summary):    \nProvide the general history and current status of the claimed condition in a few concise sentences. This is not a Ratings Schedule criterion, but is used to provide the VBA evaluator with background information on the Veteran’s condition. Please be as detailed as possible.  \nMedication (if requested in the DBQ):  \nSome DBQs request information about medications. Use of continuous medications is a rating criterion for a number of conditions. List only those medications prescribed to treat the claimed conditions.  \nProviding the dose and frequency if available gives the VA a more complete picture of the condition. Clinicians should not copy and paste entire medication list.  \nSome DBQs request information about current status of disease. “Active”indicates the Veteran is currently undergoing treatment. “Remission” indicates the Veteran has undergone treatment and is in “watchful waiting” or “active surveillance” status.  \nSome DBQs request information about surgical treatment. Providing the name of the treatment facility and date allows VA to more easily find supporting records and evidence, if needed.  \nA general description of the treatment facility, such as “Los Angeles VAMC” and an approximate date, such as “approximately January 2009,” is acceptable if the precise date is not available.  \n7. 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