The Do's and Don'ts of VA Disability C&P Exams

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-Insiders, when it comes to your VA Disability Claim, the most important day is your C&P exam. The VA C&P exam is where the VA will have an examiner check for the severity of symptoms and make a recommendation to the rater on whether or not your claim is at least likely than not related to your service.

Join Veteran Coaches Elizabeth Hash and Hosea Lanier as they go through the do's and don'ts of VA Disability C&P exams. This is invaluable information you won't get anywhere else!

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**Video Timestamps & Resources**

⏩ 00:00 VA Claims Insider Introduction
⏩ 00:30 Introducing VC's Elizabeth and Hosea
⏩ 07:10 Arrive to your C&P Exam on time
⏩ 09:30 Be yourself, don't fake it
⏩ 12:20 Stay on topic and explain the severity of symptoms
⏩ 18:20 Tell the C&P examiner exactly how you feel
⏩ 29:30 Take your evidence to your C&P Exam
⏩ 38:00 What to do in a bad C&P Exam
⏩ 42:00 What questions do they ask at a C&P Exam?
⏩ 53:15 What is a duty to assist
⏩ 1:06:00 Can you still file a claim even if you were denied?

** The Do's and Don'ts of VA Disability C&P Exams **

What is a C&P Exam?

A C&P exam, also known as a Compensation and Pension examination or a VA claim exam, is one of the most critical components of your VA disability claims review process, yet a lot of veterans underestimate the importance of the C&P exam.
A C&P exam is a medical examination scheduled by the VA as part of the disability rating process. The primary purpose of the C&P exam is to determine whether a veteran’s disability is service-related, and if so, how severe it is.

Why Do I Need to Have a C&P Exam?

C&P exams are used to determine your disability rating, which affects what type of compensation you receive from the VA. Compensation can include monthly payments and enrollment in the VA healthcare program.
While not all disability claims require a C&P exam, many of them do. Although first-time claimants are not automatically subject to a C&P exam, the VA may request one if the veteran’s initial application does not provide adequate medical information that can be used towards a favorable rating.

Does Every VA Claim Require a C&P Exam?

C&P exams are not required for every claim, and it’s entirely possible to receive a VA rating without one.
C&P exams are only necessary when the VA needs more information to determine the extent of your disability, the connection between your service and disability, or the value of your compensation.

How Important is a Favorable C&P Exam?

Attending your C&P exam is critical. Failing to do so can have dire consequences, including losing your VA benefits. If you’re making an initial claim or an increased rating claim, it will likely be denied if you miss your appointment without notice. Additionally, if the VA scheduled your C&P exam to determine whether a rate reduction is in order, they will likely move ahead with the reduction even in your absence.

Preparing for Your C&P Exam

The goal of the C&P exam is to help the examiner understand the nature of your disability and how it affects your life. You can expect the examiner to ask a series of questions, including the following:

The duration of your disability
How your disability affects you daily
Information regarding underlying conditions, such as heart disease
If you have a history of mental illness that precedes your service

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