Generally, veterans will attend a Compensation & Pension (C&P) examination and the examiner will use a goniometer to measure how far they can bend forward, backward, and side to side. VA will use these range of motion measurements to determine the severity of a veteran's back condition.
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.
Prepare for a C&P Exam The VA will likely schedule a C&P exam to assess your hypertension. During the exam, the healthcare provider will take your blood pressure and ask about your symptoms, treatments, and how your hypertension affects your daily life.
Cardiovascular Examination A thorough physical examination is part of the C&P exam. The examiner will listen to your heart, check for swelling in your legs, and perform other relevant assessments to evaluate your cardiovascular health.