Veteran-Owned & Operated

Your VA Claim Was Earned in Service.
Now Strengthen It with an Expert.

Dr. Craig Bash is a board-certified neuro-radiologist, a disabled veteran with his own 100% VA rating, and one of the most experienced independent medical experts working in VA disability claims. He understands the system because he fought through it himself.

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800+
BVA cases — publicly searchable on VA.gov
30+
Years as physician, researcher & expert witness
100%
Dr. Bash's own VA disability rating
Board Certified Neuro-Radiologist
BVA Expert Witness
Featured on ABC & CBS News
Disabled Veteran Since 1984
NIH Researcher · USUHS Professor
Where to Begin
Are you dealing with one of these?
Find your path. Dr. Bash helps veterans at every stage of the VA claims process.
01

My claim was denied

Your claim was denied and you need stronger medical evidence to fight back.
02

My rating is too low

You received a rating but it does not reflect how your condition affects your life.
03

I need a nexus letter

Your attorney or VSO confirmed you need a medical opinion that meets the VA standard.
04

I don't know where to start

You served. You have conditions. Start with a free consultation and find out where your case stands.
Why Veterans Lose
Most VA claims do not fail because the veteran does not deserve benefits. They fail because the record does not prove the case clearly enough.
REASON 01

No medical nexus

The VA requires a documented medical link between service and the current condition. Without that link, even legitimate claims may be denied.

REASON 02

The C&P exam may not fully support the claim

C&P exams are often brief and limited. If important findings are missed or not clearly explained, the claim can suffer.

REASON 03

No independent expert to challenge weak conclusions

Strong appeals often include a credentialed independent medical opinion that addresses the evidence directly and explains the reasoning clearly.

Dr. Bash has faced these problems himself and has spent years helping veterans address them with stronger medical evidence.
Services
How Dr. Bash Helps You Win
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Nexus Letters

Written medical opinions that address service connection after a full record review.

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IME / IMO

Independent medical evaluations and opinions prepared by a board-certified physician with no VA affiliation.

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Medical Record Reviews

Detailed review of records to identify strengths, weaknesses, and missing medical support.

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BVA Expert Testimony

Expert testimony for Board of Veterans' Appeals hearings.

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TBI & PTSD Claims

Focused support for complex claims involving traumatic brain injury, PTSD, and related neurological issues.

Dr. Bash can assist with PTSD claims when a formal diagnosis is already established.
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Survivors, Dependents & Social Security

Support for DIC claims, survivor-related issues, and Social Security disability evaluations.

The Process
Simple. Proven. Straightforward.
1

Contact Lori

Call or text 530-925-6081. Available 7 days a week in the morning hours.

2

Send Your Records

Dr. Bash reviews your complete medical file — the full picture matters.

3

Expert Evaluation

He identifies what was missed, modifies diagnoses if needed, and builds your case.

4

Written Opinion

You receive a medically sound written statement ready to submit to the VA.

About Dr. Bash
Why Veterans Turn to Dr. Bash
Dr. Craig Bash
Craig N. Bash, M.D., M.B.A.
Neuro-Radiologist · Associate Professor, USUHS
Bethesda, Maryland
Disabled Veteran Board Certified NIH Researcher
  • 30+ years as a board-certified physician
  • 800+ BVA cases — searchable on VA.gov
  • Former accredited VA Claims Agent, PVA & DAV
  • NIH researcher — MS & spine injuries
  • Associate Professor, USUHS
  • Personal 100% VA disability rating
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Dr. Bash was injured in service in 1984 and spent five months as a VA inpatient. He then spent years fighting his own claims while completing medical training. He reached a 100% rating through deep understanding of the VA system and the medical evidence needed to support a claim.

Dr. Bash completed his medical training and continued fighting for veterans from a wheelchair following his service injury.

Since then, he has served as a VA physician, NIH researcher, accredited claims agent for PVA and DAV, Director of Medical Affairs conducting visits to VA hospitals, Associate Professor at USUHS, and expert witness in 800+ BVA cases.

Board-Certified Neuro-Radiologist · Associate Professor USUHS · NIH Researcher · Former Accredited VA Claims Agent · BVA Expert Witness · Featured by ABC News and CBS News

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What Veterans Say
Veterans Need Clear Medical Evidence — and the Right Expert
★★★★★

"Dr. Bash and his associates are what every U.S. veteran needs in their corner. His knowledge of how the VA works, his understanding of disabilities many people overlook, and the credentials to back it up make a real difference. Many veterans fall short on the nexus the VA requires. Dr. Bash provides that missing piece."

JK
Justin K.
6-year appeals journey
★★★★★

"Within 24 hours of Dr. Bash reviewing his records, Eric Hunter was called at home by VA headquarters in Washington D.C. and awarded his 100% VA benefits."

AB
ABC 7 News Report
Eric Hunter's case — Washington, D.C.
★★★★★

"His credentials, persistence, and deep knowledge of the VA system made the difference. We had tried for years before finding Dr. Bash — he changed everything."

MR
M. Rodriguez
US Army Veteran
As Seen On
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After Dr. Bash reviewed Eric Hunter's case, VA headquarters awarded him 100% benefits.

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Ready to Fight for What You Earned?

Your Benefits Are Not a Gift.
They Are a Right.

If your claim has been denied, underrated, or stalled, you do not have to accept the outcome without stronger medical support. The first step costs nothing.

If Dr. Bash cannot assist with your specific situation, he will refer you to someone who can.

Request Your Free Consultation
Call or Text Lori 530-925-6081
Available 7 Days a Week, Morning Hours
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