Client Reviews

First question I had to answer was do I need a nexus letter. I was claiming sleep apnea as a secondary. I did not get diagnosed while I was in active service. So the answer was yes. I absolutely needed a nexus to connect my diagnosis to my other conditions which were already service-connected. The second question was whether or not Dr Brennes was legitimate. He's asking for so little compared to other doctors for the service. I was skeptical, but I took the chance. It was absolutely worth it. He doesn't just throw out a bunch of words; he takes your case and grounds it in evidence. Evidence is the name of the game. If you have a solid case, Dr. Brennes will tell you. He articulated the evidence found in medical literature and the law. I don't know when the VA is going to move the goal post on conditions like sleep apnea, but Dr. Brennes used their own precedent as of March 2026 to get me a 50% rating for sleep apnea secondary. Thank you Dr. Drew Brennes.

I had an excellent experience with Dr. Drew. He prepared a nexus letter for me in support of my VA disability claim, and the quality and thoroughness of his work truly made a difference. The letter was extremely well written, clearly explained the medical connection to my service, and was backed with solid medical reasoning and documentation.

Because of Dr. Drew's expertise and attention to detail, my VA disability rating increased from 90% to 100%. That change has had a significant impact on my family and I am incredibly grateful.

Dr. Drew was professional, knowledgeable about the VA claims process, and took the time to ensure everything was properly documented. If you are veteran needing a strong, well-supported nexus letter, I highly recommend working with him.

Where do I begin? I contacted Dr. Brennes back in 2022, hoping to get a quality Nexus Letter that didn't cost me an arm and a leg. I submitted all of the required documents and, a few days later, had a high-quality letter. Unfortunately, the VA seemed to not want to accept my letter. At first, they acted as if I didn't submit it. On appeal, they acknowledged they received it but then ignored it again. I then submitted a supplemental claim but was then told the nexus letter was not new evidence. I then went to the Board of Veterans Appeals. After years of denials and appeals, in 2026, the Board granted my claim. The Board stated, "Considered together, the private opinions (Nexus Letter) are more probative than the VA examiner’s opinion.” The Board of Veterans’ Appeals specifically found Dr. Brennes opinion more probative than the VA examiner’s and granted my claim based on the strength of his rationale. I wanted to give up, but I truly believed in the letter Dr. Brennes wrote. I can't thank him enough for this!

Dr. Drew was instrumental in helping me successfully service-connect my sleep apnea after it had previously been denied. Before working with him, my claim had stalled despite supporting records. Dr. Drew took the time to thoroughly review my medical history, understand the connection to my service-connected PTSD, and provide a clear, well-supported nexus letter grounded in medical literature and sound clinical reasoning.

Shortly after submitting his opinion, my sleep apnea was granted at 50%. It would not have happened without his support. His ability to articulate the medical relationship in a way the VA could clearly understand made all the difference.

Beyond his medical expertise, I appreciated his transparency, professionalism, and understanding of the VA process. As a fellow service member, he understands how these conditions develop over time and how they affect daily life.

I highly recommend Dr. Drew to any veteran seeking a thorough, honest, and evidence-based medical opinion to support their claim.

I am extremely grateful for the services rendered by Dr. Drew Bennes. I used him on three different occasions for three separate claims of sleep apnea, secondary hypertension and gerd. I had been denied for all three claims and in the case of hypertension had dealt with appeals over a six year period. The professionalism and expertise (Nexus Letters) got all three claims granted and all within a 4 to 5 month period. I would recommend him to anybody in need for disability Nexus letter assistance. D. Huston, Schertz, TX.

Dr. Brennes has helped me the past couple of years with his nexus letters. They are professional and well worded. Besides his letters, he has given me priceless advice on how to proceed when the VA originally declined my claim. I would highly recommend Dr. Brennes to anyone in need of his service. Thank you again.

Dr. Drew provided outstanding support throughout the VA disability process. He brought structure to a messy, paperwork-heavy system and made the medical side of the claim clear, defensible, and easy for the VA to evaluate. He delivered thorough medical analysis, well-organized documentation, and consistent follow-through from start to finish. His work materially improved the quality of the claim package, reduced avoidable delays, and increased the overall credibility of the submission.

Let me start by saying that Dr. Brennas, D.C. is the absolute best. I'd been continuously denied on my previous V.A. claims, but with the help of Dr. Brennas and his Nexus Letter, I received a 50% rating for sleep apnea. And again, that's after being diagnosed with it, having three sleep studies done, issued a cpap by the V.A., and still being denied. There was no crazy back and forth with Dr. Brennas. His work ethic matches his personality, he is "OUTSTANDING".

Dr. Drew was incredibly responsive and flexible. I was impressed with his professionalism and thoroughness, and the attention to detail in his letter. My shoulder injury had already been denied, both in the initiaö claim and in a higher level review. I used Dr. Drew's letter to file a supplemental claim, and less than a month later, my injury was rated at 20%! Thank you, Dr. Drew, for your hard work and expertise!

This team provided an outstanding and professional service & truly 10/10. The value exceeded the price. Thanks to the nexus letter they prepared, my year-long VA claim stalemate was resolved quickly, resulting in a successful rating increase.

Dr. Drew went above and beyond in helping me with my VA claims. Before his assistance I was not service connected at ALL! The VA kept denying my claims for two years. My wife did some research online and I decided to use him for my Nexus letters. He DID NOT disappoint us! He prepared THREE Nexus letters for my conditions and thanks to his thorough work and clear medical explanations, I was awarded a 50% service connection. All three of his Nexus letters got me a rating! Wow! His professionalism, compassion and dedication to helping veterans truly stand out. I am truly grateful for his support and HIGHLY recommend him to anyone needing a strong medical documentation for their VA claims. I have worked myself to 90% but recently reached out to Dr. Drew AGAIN for his help on my OSA claim. I am confident that he will get me to 100%!

I spent years working with different providers who gave me the runaround when it came to nexus letters. It was exhausting, and honestly, discouraging. Dr. Brennes was the complete opposite — communicative, straightforward, easy to work with, and on top of that, he’s got a great sense of humor that makes the whole process feel less stressful.

I’ve been dealing with real illnesses and discomforts for a long time, but the VA kept missing the service-connection.
His nexus letter made the connection undeniable. Because of his work, I was finally awarded a favorable decision.

I highly recommend giving him a try. He actually listens, he understands the system, and he gets the job done.

I am a former member of the 82nd ABN with a good number of jumps and resulting back issues from it. I had ignored these issues and just got by for a long time until filing. First I was denied before understanding and unclear what to do to resolve it.

Dr. Brennes was able to write up exactly what I needed here and I eventually got a favorable decision. I am happy that the VA finally recognizes the one major issue I have that impacts my life. He has been professional and helpful for this entire process and I appreciate the work he has done. If you have issues that are within his area of expertise I am certain he can get you sorted out.

"One of the most thorough nexus letters I have ever seen!" - VA C&P Examiner

I contacted Dr. Brennes in August to discuss a nexus letter for a back injury I incurred while serving. Although I had a service treatment records showing this injury happened while on Active Duty, I was initially denied a service connection after the examiner noted that it was "not a chronic issue". I knew that my back wasn't getting any better though, and x-rays and MRIs over the years were showing the same.

Dr. Brennes provided me with an incredibly thorough nexus letter, and I was able to re-open my claim through a supplemental claim. At my C&P exam, the examiner noted that it was one of the most thorough letters they had ever seen.

This letter ultimately resulted in my claim being accepted and a service connection being granted! I thank you Dr. Brennes, and will absolutely be following up for other injuries that I'm having the same issues with!

Dr. Brennes helped me with my Nexus letter for a secondary condition, and I’m really glad I found him. He was respectful, quick to respond, and didn’t charge anything upfront just to look at my case—which is rare. A lot of other services ask for payment before even reviewing your situation.
He wrote a detailed letter that clearly explained the medical connection and included solid evidence to back it up. The whole process was smooth and efficient.
If you're a veteran needing help with a Nexus letter, I definitely recommend reaching out to Dr. Brennes. He made a stressful process way easier.

Dr Brennes was very professional. I would recommend him to anyone who needs a Nexus letter.

Dr. Brennes,

I want to thank you for the Nexus letter. Your letter made a difference and had a significant impact on my VA appeal decision. I brought all my medical records and your letter to my C&P examination, and the examiner read and agreed with your findings. I have now been granted a 50% disability rating.

Thank you again for your good work.

Sincerely,
Rodney Rodriguez

I cannot thank Dr. Barnes enough for his outstanding support with my VA disability claims. His expertise and dedication helped me secure a 30% rating for migraines and a 50% rating for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

I’ll admit I was skeptical at first, but after reading the positive reviews and receiving a referral from another Veteran, I decided to work with Dr. Barnes—and I’m glad I did. His thorough approach stood out immediately. He provided detailed letters backed by medical literature, case studies, and historical VA claims, ensuring my evidence was clear and undeniable.

His communication with me was also key throughout the process. Dr. Barnes made sure I understood every step, promptly answered my questions, and kept me informed so I never felt left in the dark. As a Veteran himself, he understood the process and the struggles we face, guiding me through the higher-level review process when the VA overlooked my evidence for the second time.

On top of his professionalism and knowledge, Dr. Barnes offers his services at a very reasonable price, making it possible for Veterans like me to get the quality support we deserve without being overcharged.

I will absolutely be using his services again for a rebuttal letter and would highly recommend him to any Veteran in need of a high-quality nexus letter.

Dr. Drew made me a believer. I sent him a LOT of records (more than 25 years of military and civilian diagnosis and treatment records), and he thoroughly reviewed it all and produced documentation for my appeal. He took note of my issues, highlighted those in the letter he prepared, and provided supporting medical literature and its relevance to my claim. END RESULT: the VA approved my appeal and returned a service connection and what I think is a fair rating.

I can’t say enough about Dr. Drew Brennes’ professionalism and genuine commitment to helping veterans. After many years of dealing with the VA, I am finally 100% — and Dr. Brennes played a huge role in making that possible. Navigating the VA process can be overwhelming, and working with doctors who charge excessively only adds to the stress. Dr. Brennes is not one of those doctors. He truly cares about veterans and provides the support we need without unnecessary hurdles.

I would highly recommend Dr. Brennes to any veteran seeking a Nexus letter. He takes the facts, presents them clearly, and lays everything out in a way that gives your claim the best chance of being approved by the VA.

I am a returning customer. (Please read my review Dtd. June 13, 2024.) Dr. Brennes helped me with my first claim, and I believe was the one major difference in my claim being awarded by the VA. So, why wouldn't I use his services again for my secondary claim? Dr. Brennes wrote another well researched, professional nexus letter, that was added to my claim for OSA as a secondary to my service connected lower back issues. My fully developed claim was submitted on July 9, 2025 and approved @ 50% service connected on August 22nd. And the best part was I didn't have to attend a C&P exam. I fully believe that Dr. Brennes was an integral part of this positive outcome, and I can't thank him enough. I am now at 80% service connected and feel that I am being fully compensated for the injuries I sustained during my military service. Thank you, Dr. Brennes ,for all you do for your fellow veterans.