REE Medical

REE Medical: Independent Medical Documentation for VA Claims

REE Medical is a company that coordinates independent medical evaluations and medical documentation in accordance with the standards of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Its work is aimed at veterans filing an initial disability claim or seeking to increase an already awarded rating. The company presents itself as an intermediary between the veteran and a network of independent physicians who prepare reports that the VA can review when determining disability ratings.

According to its own presentation, more than 100,000 veterans have coordinated VA-compliant medical documentation through REE Medical, and it claims to have what it describes as the largest network of physicians for preparing Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs), with more than 800 professionals. The company also states that 95% of its clients report VA ratings above 70%, and it shows an average rating of 4.5 out of 1,479 client reviews on Google.

Services for Initial Claims and Increases

REE Medical's offering is organized into two main lines: initial claims and claim increases. In both cases, the company connects the veteran with licensed, independent medical professionals who perform evaluations of symptoms and conditions tailored to their claim. The result is a medical report that the veteran can submit as supporting evidence.

The company also handles cases of claims that have been denied or rated lower than expected: in those situations, it can connect the veteran with a private and neutral third-party provider for a re-evaluation to support a supplemental or increase claim.

The Work Process

The process described by the company begins with a free consultation, in which the veteran's needs and available options are discussed before any payment. The client is then connected with a physician from the network of private and neutral providers, who performs the corresponding evaluation. Finally, the veteran receives medical evidence that the company describes as thorough, accurate, and VA-compliant, to submit with their claim.

The company states that evaluations are offered at a flat rate and that the DBQs issued meet VA standards. Disability Benefits Questionnaires are the forms through which physicians document the link between a condition and military service, as well as its severity—documentation that the VA can review when setting the disability rating.

Informational Resources and Tools for Veterans

REE Medical maintains a blog with guides on the VA system. Among the published content are articles on VA Form 21-0779, concerning nursing home information in Aid and Attendance claims, and on VA Form 21P-8416, the medical expense report within the VA pension process. It also publishes a guide on claims based on medical evidence.

The website includes a benefits calculator that shows the monthly compensation amounts corresponding to each rating level, from 0% to 100%. The company also produces the Operation Onward podcast, with monthly episodes featuring veterans' experiences and sharing practical resources for life after service.

Scope and Nature of the Service

The company presents itself as a medical documentation coordination service, not as legal or medical advice. In its own legal notices, REE Medical, LLC clarifies that it is not a Veterans Service Organization (VSO) or a law firm, that it is not affiliated with the U.S. Veterans Administration, and that it does not provide legal or medical advice or assist in preparing or filing benefit claims with the VA.

The company serves veterans nationwide, according to its own description of national coverage, and offers a free initial consultation as the first step in the process.

Location and Contact

Phone: (888) 495-8044 · Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday: 00:01-23:59