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We base your rating on: The evidence you give us (like a doctor's report or medical test results), and. The results of your VA claim exam (also called a compensation and pension, or C&P, exam), if we determine you need this exam, and. Other information we may get from other sources (like federal agencies)
Administrative errors If there were errors in your application, such as misfiled documents, incorrect contact information, or a claim that has already been adjudicated, the VA might not schedule a C&P exam.
Table of Contents Summary of Key Points. #1. Don't Show Up Unprepared. #2. Don't Ever Lie or Stretch the Truth. #3. Don't Overexaggerate Your Symptoms. #4. Don't Downplay or Minimize Your Symptoms. #5. Don't Behave Differently Than You Normally Would. #6. Don't Assume the C&P Examiner Knows Everything About Your Claim. #7.
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.
What can I do to help make my C&P exam successful? Prepare for Your C&P exam ahead of time. Be upfront with your concerns and day-to-day issues. Explain about “bad days” and how often they occur. Get a copy of the C&P results. Bring someone close to you to the appointment. Remember that you might have multiple visits.
Crying during a C&P exam is not inherently harmful to your claim; in fact, it could be helpful and serve as valuable evidence of the severity of your emotional or psychological condition.
After you file your disability benefits claim, we may ask you to have a claim exam (also known as a compensation and pension, or C&P, exam).
1. You aren't moving enough. One of the biggest mistakes we see patients with knee pain make is to begin using their knees less.
Your C&P examination is your opportunity to discuss with a VA examiner what caused your knee injury or condition and its disabling effects. It is also the opportunity for the VA to perform testing for range of motion on you to better understand the nature of your disability and its symptoms.