Our Story

We are healthcare providers who have personally navigated the VA disability process and experienced the same hurdles many veterans face when claiming the disability benefits they rightfully deserve. We’ve seen the frustration and confusion that often accompanies this journey, leaving many veterans feeling lost and asking, “Why?”

Our motivation to offer these services stems from our own dissatisfaction with the so-called advocacy companies that exploit veterans, charging exorbitant fees and diminishing their much-deserved disability compensation. We believe that accessing a medical doctor and obtaining an expert medical opinion in the form of a Nexus letter shouldn’t be this hard or costly.

That’s why we are on a mission to provide the most affordable and accessible option for veterans. As disabled veterans ourselves, we are uniquely positioned to understand the complexities of the VA system. We are committed to ensuring that every veteran can access the services they need without financial burden.

By Veterans, For Veterans

Our Commitment

As disabled veterans ourselves, we uniquely understand the complexities of the VA system and are dedicated to providing affordable, accessible Nexus Letter services to ensure every veteran receives the support they deserve.

Marshall Bahr, MD, MBA

Dr. Marshall Bahr founded Xterra Health to help veterans receive fair, accurate, and medically sound support with their VA disability claims.

Through Xterra Health, he leads a veteran-focused organization providing evidence-based medical evaluations and ethical advocacy, helping thousands of veterans strengthen their claims.

A Pat Tillman Scholar, Presidential Leadership Scholar, and Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame inductee, Dr. Bahr remains committed to ensuring veterans are treated with clarity, dignity, and fairness.

Our TESTIMONIALS

What Our Clients Say

Barbara

Xterra Health made all the difference in my case. Their team was professional, thorough, and truly cared about helping me get the proper disability rating. If you’re a Veteran struggling with your claims, this is the team you need!

Matthew

The support from Xterra Health was incredible! They walked me through the whole process, from gathering the right evidence to submitting my claim. Thanks to their hard work, I’m finally receiving the benefits I deserve. They really do care about Veterans.

Tim

As a veteran, navigating the VA disability claims process was overwhelming, but their team made it so much easier. They were supportive, knowledgeable, and guided me every step of the way. I highly recommend.

Sam

The best and cheapest option available. The doctor I worked with is also a disabled veteran, so he understood the challenges of navigating the VA claims process. They were very prompt, and the turnaround time was quick. I recommend checking these guys out!

Lee

Xterra Health made the Nexus Letter process so much easier for me. They really understood what I was going through and took the time to connect my health issues to my military service. I was able to get my disability claim approved, and I couldn’t have done it without their expertise. Truly grateful for their support!

Brandon

As a Veteran, I’ve struggled for years with getting my claims approved. Xterra Health’s team helped me with a detailed Nexus Letter that linked my service to my health problems. Their compassion and dedication were beyond anything I’ve experienced elsewhere. Highly recommend them to any Veteran.

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Receive a professionally crafted nexus letter to support your VA disability claim and enhance your chances of approval.

Providing Nexus Letter services for veterans to support their VA disability claims.

Phone Number:

(220) 270-6090


130 S Broadway Ave, Salem, OH 44460, USA

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