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P & T or Not P & T
This is to try to help anyone questioning if they are P & T or not. I have been rated 100% scheduler P & T for well over a decade and a half, but the VA recently settled one of my appeals that have been going on for the entire time that I had this rating. So, it turns out due to my medical records the VA decided to award me an EED of P & T when they granted me an EED of 100% TDIU. That’s right, I was granted 100% scheduler P & T then due to this new decision the VA awarded me several years earlier of TDIU P & T but my point to this post is that even in this recent decision the VA added the VA form 21-8760 that explains benefits for veterans that are ra…
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Just filed a BDD claim, is a virtual exam normal?
I filed for a BDD claim as I'm coming off active duty im a few months. I worked with a VSO and she did the majority of the work, i just got her about 1000 pages of medical records. I have filed for sleep apnea with CPAP, PTSD, Anxiety, & depression (I go to a local Vets center), 11 surgeries, IBS, Migraines and some other more common ailments (tinitus, high BP, stuff like that). Within a couple weeks i got an email requesting a virtual TeleC&P examination for my Compensation and Pension claim. Is this normal? Shouldnt i go through the actual military clinic for my physical claim, especially with 11 surgeries, degenerative disc …
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Big exam Wednesday
I have an exam for all of these issues - see photo. I’m at 60%…any tips?
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What is a ACE (acceptable clinical evidence exam)
What is a ACE (acceptable clinical evidence exam) and how do I prepare for it. It will be by phone interview
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Why can't we see our exam notes?
So I am just wondering why we can't see our C&P exam notes? I feel its our medical records that we have a right to see right away. I went to one back in March and they have set up another one for me this Wednesday. I asked my VSO for a copy and he said its in my c-File and i'll have to put in for it which takes over a year to get. Thats just stupid. I would like to get an idea of what was missing from my first C&P. I know I will never understand how the claims process works because every single one I've had has been different.
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PTSD C&P Exam Video Conference
Good Afternoon All, I have a PTSD claim for increase tomorrow via video conference. I know that if you went in person, they wouldn't let your spouse or SO in with you. I'm wondering if anyone has had any experience with the video conference exam. My wife is going to be sitting next to me when the conference begins and it will be curious to see if they ask her to leave the room. I saw a video from Attorney Chris Attig that suggested it may be beneficial to an impending appeal (if the claim is denied), if the evidence of the record suggests or shows that the spouse was asked to wait outside and that the lay evidence is extremely important to the claim. At my C&P ex…
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Tired of Exams....
Hi All, I had my almost last C&P exams this morning for my like physical ailments, Sinus, back, GERD, BP. I am tired. I think it is from reliving stuff and then feeling like I need to prove something to the VA. Which is exhausting. 😮💨 Hopefully, this goes exam well. I opened another claim for feet after I got my medical records on Aug 17th. They combined that foot claim with my first claim, Feb 2023. So I guess I will have one more C&P exam to get through. The Doctor also mentioned the Results will be going to the Philie office, so later I can do the Vera schedule and pick their office and see if there are any updates. 🙂 Thanks for listening 🙂…
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C&P Exam for ED
I had a C&P exam for ED for SMC K. I was notified of it. Was told it was 6am a week ago on Friday. I got up early for the appointment but no one ever called. I called QTC about 7 am and was told that they didn't need any information from me. I had submitted my medical records as documentation showing that I was diagnosed with this condition by my VA doctor and am being treated for it. Is this common to where they don't do a C&P exam on you? Is it a good sign that I will get SC for this? I am 100% P & T already since 2014.
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VA can not Make you Take C & P Exams with the purpose of obtaining evidence to justify a denial of the claim
I will open up this can of worms.... VA policy: "Decision makers may not arbitrarily or capriciously refuse to assign weight to a claimant's evidence or develop with the purpose of obtaining evidence to justify a denial of the claim" (M21-1 V ji.3.B.1.a). This prohibition was emphasized in a law review article published by the BV A: "additional evidence should not be procured for the sole purpose of denying the veteran's claim" (1 Veterans L. Rev. 94 (2009)). Even CAVe has strongly affirmed this policy: "Because it would not be permissible for VA to undertake such additional development if a purpose was to obtain evidence against an appellant's case, VA …
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After seventeen years of fighting the VA stick a fork in me, I am done!
I am 100% p&t. Also get 0%for E.D. and house bound. I am in the process of trying to get aid and attendance now that I am receiving Home health care. Tele med and a motorized wheelchair. What is the odd I would get R1 or R2. I am also on suicidal alert. I can't get around unless someone is with me. Should I get an attorney to fight my case.
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After seventeen years of fighting the VA stick a fork in me, I am done!
I realize how VA C&P is so against the Veterans. VA sent me to a Psyc exam and a shoulder exam. I was able to get copies of those exams. Pysc exam stated I was a danger to myself and should have supervision at all times. Shoulder exam said my shoulder movements is less than 10 degree. So instead going with that exam decision they scheduled 4 more without me having to attend. I was not happy with it so I went to one of the exam before examiner started my case and asked what type of evidence they will be basing my case on. Come to find out, VA only provide irrelevant notes from doctors. So. I suggest highly to all Veterans to be at your C&P exam in person. We have …
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BVA Grant Update
Shock and in awe, well the BVA finally decided to address my last remand. Talk about going around in circles. The BVA judge still refused to address all my issues even after my last CAVC JMR. Now I am trying to figure out my next move. The BVA awarded an initial rating percentage to match my correct effective date going back to my original claim but refused to review my records to award an EED of my TDIU rating going back to my last day of work. When the VARO received my BVA grant, the VARO decided to address the issue of my TDIU effective date and granted my EED going back to my last day of work and settled that issue. My new TDIU effective date is now covered under…
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