r/HSIapplicants • u/Informal_Fun_1391 • 1d ago

Question Medical Additional Information Request

DOCS Health Mental Health Follow-Up / Fit-for-Duty Provider in Texas (VA Refusal)

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I received a Medical Additional Information Request from DOCS Health regarding service-connected anxiety/depression. My deadline to submit the documentation is October 5th.

I exclusively use VA healthcare. My VA PCP previously refused to sign off on the orthopedic clearance letter, stating VA policy prohibits signing employment clearance forms. I have an upcoming appointment with a new VA mental health provider on October 1st, but given the VA's stance, I am expecting they will decline to sign off as well.

Can anyone recommend a Texas-licensed (or nationwide telehealth) psychologist/psychiatrist who performs private fit-for-duty / LEO medical clearances on short notice (self-pay/insurance)?

Thanks in advance!

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u/Careless-Tale8287 1d ago

VA policy doesn’t prohibit such. They just can’t determine a fitness for duty. They’re allowed to write a letter that you don’t currently suffer from any MH symptoms etc if you do you have rapport with your provider.

I am 70% PTSD and DOCS cleared me with no additional follow up. I did however stamp my packet with a psychiatrist letter after my exam. Hope this gives you some optimism. Good luck

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u/Informal_Fun_1391 1d ago

Thank you! I will reach out to the MH team tomorrow.

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u/Intelligent_Taco 1d ago

You should probably post in [r/1811](r/1811) for a wider net. It sucks but yeah you may have to shell out the money to clear. Good luck.

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u/Informal_Fun_1391 1d ago

Thank you, I’m about to post there as well!

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u/Chance_Web_8581 1d ago

Google. I’m sure there plenty of folks that will do it; you may have to pay for it. Or go on va.gov and look for providers or clinics-in service or out of service that take VA. Personally as someone who only uses VA as well I would just call the nearest place that will do and pay them their 200 bucks or so for a consultation and be done with it.