Veterans Compensation & Pension Exams

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1. C&p Vs Smr History?

   Folks, Another quick question, how does a Veteran's SMR history compare with the C&P Exam from the Rater's view? It seems like they'd only care about what the C&P says, rather than the history. In my case, I was on heavy steroids (Advair powder inhaler) for asthma for years, however, hadn't been or had any major episodes since PCS'ing to my current duty station 3 years ago. So I'm wondering if that will matter at all. Thanks!

   Asked by Punisher, July 27, 2015

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3. C&p Then Letter From C&p Nurse Practitioner Whro Did It?

   This is what I got rated for after my C&P for increase on lumbar strain... A few days later I get these 2 letters from the nurse practitioner who did the c&p? Should I add DDD as a secondary? Should I add Radicular bilateral as secondary? Should I just leave the 20% rating alone and settle? I am very confused on this one.....

   Asked by Vet2015, July 26, 2015

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4. ptsd C&p Exam For Combat Ptsd Results And What Do You Think

   mental disorder icd code300 ,mental disorder 309.81-- meets dsm5 and dsm 4, occupational with reduces reliability and productivity,left work at 50 increase guilt.nightmare secondary due experiences in vietnam. History: interacts less with grandchildren and spouse say he it withdrawn,,revlevant occup & educ symptoms suggestive of classic survivors guilt, relevant mental history actively with ptsd clinc [ taken at least 7 or8 classes and seen by psychiatrist md,and psycholigist since 2012. ptsd raw scale 63 [dont know what that means} dsm 4 all met. 1. expeeriences repeated disturbing memories,thoughts or images of stressful military from past s…

   Asked by stebarbar, July 26, 2015

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5. Nightmare C N P Exam Today Need Help

   I had my exam today an it was horrible. I have avasical necrosis in left shoulder which is very painful. Doing the exam she told me to lift my arm which as much as I could, she then stated.that she had to move my arm an she force my arm above my head. I scream in pain an started crying an she said "im so sorry i didnt mean to do that" wtf! She apologized several times stating that she didnt mean to do that. She then question me about a workers comp injury to my righr knee an asked.me if I had gotten compensated I told her yes an she said im going to report this an you will have money taken back I said wrf! My right knee was injured in the military an this workers comp was…

   Asked by jusus27360, July 10, 2015

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6. Prep For Decision

   When it goes to Prep for Decision, does that mean it is going to the raters or has already been through them and is moving onto someone else? Thanks

   Asked by KansasNavy, June 4, 2015

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7. C&p' Scheduled - Round 2 Here We Go

   Ok, here we go again. Got a call a few days back from a DRO at the Houston VARO. They are doing a de novo review of my case, and scheduled me for a series of C&P examinations, which will be my second round from the VA. Sure enough, got a call from Veterans Evaluation Service, who advised that the VA had contracted them to do my C&P examinations and to do bloodwork. Looks I'll be heading to Houston for the examinations and Beaumont for a blood draw and CBC. (They used VES on me last time too.) Keep in mind, I've been through a prior round of C&P examinations, but this is the first time with a CBC blood draw, and I have on file an independent medical exa…

   Asked by MarkInTexas, July 1, 2015

   • blood work
   • c&p
   • cbc
   • de novo review
   • dro
   • examination
   • houston varo
   • nod
   • ves
   • veterans evaluation service
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8. Still No Results/is This Common

   I had my c.n p exam July 9th an still there are no results. Is this a normal time frame? Last time four years ago they will posted the next day. I did inquire an they said the doctors was still working on them. Any input would be helpful

   Asked by jusus27360, July 19, 2015

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9. C & P Has Me Seeing Red.

   I had a C&P that was just awful. The examiner was just condescending and hateful to my wife and myself. Any time we tried to make a point she would tell us we were wrong. At one point we cited information from my Dr. that was included on a DBQ;. She said that was just his opinion and it was not right. She was up on the science and forensics and my Dr. did not have the time to deal with that. The C&P was in the morning. She later called me at home around 5: pm and said that she was trying to do me a favor in that she had looked at my DMII glucose numbers and there were not two consecutive test when the glucose was greater than 126. Keep in mind that I’m already…

   Asked by V6Pony, July 19, 2015

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10. ptsd Ptsd Increase

    I am 50% service connected for ptsd. Had 2 episodes at work that extremely aggravated the ptsd. The pysciatrist for my employer would not let me return to work. He recommended that they either reassign me to another position or put me on disability. He to made the diagnoses for PTSD. Can anyone tell me what my chances are for increase. Oh yea my employer refused to reassign me

    Asked by kjones25, July 15, 2015

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11. ptsd From Preparation For Notification Back To Gathering Of Evidence?

    Good Morning, Today I checked my Ebenefits page and see that my claim has moved back to gathering evidence. I was expecting have it move forward to Notification. My Rate did increase from 50% PTSD to 70%PTSD though. Any thoughts on this??? Also, I had filed a new claim for IBS and it is now listed as Not Service Connected Related to Environmental Hazard in Gulf War... There is also a new claim listed for Alcohol Abuse and it says Deferred. Is this the reason that it is now back in the Gathering Evidence phase??? Im completely lost so any help or information would be appreciated. Thank you all for your help!!!

    Asked by RAKMEDIC3/187, July 15, 2015

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12. C&p Exam For Foot

    Just got my notice for upcoming exam on Friday the 17th, for my left foot condition to include plantaar fasciitis. When I first filed the claim, back in the beginning of May, I mailed off copies of all SMR and VAMR treatment records. During my VA treatment, some years ago, I received an injection in my foot, to ease the pain from plantaar fasciitis caused bone spurs. Soon there after, I developed burning sensation alternating with pins and needles. This is one of the known side effects of said injections. This is mentioned in my VAMR. What do I say about that? This is something the VA caused, while treating me, for an injury that while occured on AD, hasn't been S…

    Asked by Andyman73, July 11, 2015

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13. Strange Statement On C&p Appointment Letter

    Just noticed this on my latest C&P letter. "You should understand that VA physicians opinions are not official decisions regarding whether or not you will receive additional VA benefits". NOT OFFICIAL??????

    Asked by wingnut73, July 14, 2015

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