How We Help

Signed in as:

filler@godaddy.com

Account

Dr. Karen Hart, Independent Medical Examiner & Veterans Advocate

Dr. Karen Hart is a dedicated Independent Medical Examiner with a specialized focus on assisting veterans in navigating the VA compensation and pension benefits process. With over 25 years of experience in family medicine and over a decade of experience in veteran advocacy, she has guided veterans through every step of the VA claims process—from filing claims and conducting C&P exams to handling increase and appeal exams, writing nexus statements, medical opinions, and everything in between. Dr. Hart is committed to ensuring veterans receive the benefits they rightfully deserve.

Her passion for supporting veterans stems from personal experience—her father and several uncles were veterans, and she witnessed firsthand the struggles they and many others faced in understanding and accessing their entitled benefits. Motivated by this, Dr. Hart has made it her mission to educate, guide, and advocate for veterans as they apply for benefits and navigate the complexities of the claims process.

Helping Veterans Navigate VA Claims

Dr. Hart provides free consultations and educational seminars to help veterans understand how to properly submit claims, prepare for their Compensation & Pension (C&P) exams, and determine the appropriate claim type, including:

Direct Service Connection
Secondary Service Connection
Toxic Exposure
Gulf War-related claims
Aggravation of pre-existing conditions
Aggravation of non-service-connected conditions by a service-connected condition
SHA Gulf War claims
Opinions on conflicting medical evidence
Individual Unemployability (IU) claims
1151 Claims (disabilities incurred or worsened while receiving VA-sponsored medical care)
AID AND ATTENDANCE, and SPECIAL MONTHLY COMPENSATION

Comprehensive Veteran Support

Dr. Hart is passionate about empowering veterans, demystifying the claims process, and providing expert guidance needed to successfully navigate their claims every step of the way. She takes pride in ensuring that no veteran has to face the claims process alone. Whether through education, advocacy, or medical evaluations, her mission is to ensure veterans receive the benefits they have earned through their service—because every veteran deserves the care and recognition they fought for.

Doctors for Veterans, simplifies and streamlines the VA claims process. She offers both virtual and in-person consultations, making her services accessible to veterans nationwide.

A Trusted Advocate for Veterans

NEED HELP WITH YOUR CLAIM?

For those who need additional expert support, Dr. Hart and her specialized team can partner with you to review medical records, service treatment records, TERA, and ILER memos – conducting a comprehensive analysis to identify and ensure:

All injuries, symptoms, and conditions that began during active duty and have led to current disabilities.
All toxic exposures during active duty that may have impacted the veteran’s health and wellness.
Any symptoms or conditions potentially caused by these exposures.
All relevant medical history is properly documented for claims.
Provide detailed medical summaries – compiling clear, well-structured reports to strengthen a veteran’s case for each symptom, symptom complex, condition, or diagnosed disability.
Write professional medical opinions in support of claims – offering expert, evidence-based insights supported by peer-reviewed scientific research to substantiate a veteran’s eligibility for benefits.
Guide your claim from initial application to the receipt of benefits, and every step in between.

ASK DR. HART

Contact us today to schedule a consultation and learn more about our services. Our team is here to answer any questions you may have and help you get started on your path to benefits success.