tdiu Tdiu Claim...c & P Exam...

[Cherie33]

Hi Everyone,

I called the VA today to check the status of my IU claim and I was told that my file will be sent to the rating board and then they will schedule an Exam for me at the nearest VA hospital.

You know I have never been good at those exams, and wanted to know if anyone had some advice as to what I should do once in front of this examiner (whom isn't on my side!).

I am claiming TDIU for my Major Depressive Disorder w/ psychotic features and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) (Combined rating of 70%) I have also been deemed "Not Feasible" for gainful employment by my Vocah Rehab counseler.

How do you win (I'm not sure if that is the correct word) a C & P Exam? I guest that's what they call it even if I am being evaluated for TDIU.

Any advice would be wonderful.

Thanks,

Cherie33

[carlie]

Cherie,

Ricky's advice is top notch.

carlie

[donews]

Good luck and keep us posted.

I am sure you will do fine at your appoinment.

[william n]

Cherie, i hope the very best for you and I'm sure all will turn out fine.Please do keep me posted as I'm going down the same path. Regards, William N

[iraqx2]

Yes, Rick's advice of being truthful is the best advice. I hate to be straight forward with my grunt advice but if you are depressed, make sure you are depressed when you are there. Does that make any sense?? Be relax but we sure don't want any misunderstanding that can contradict your claim. In addition, a reminder on your appearance and grooming can be recorded as evidence.

Good luck.

[Tbird]

you may find the following helpful

Compensation and Pension Exams Do's and Don'ts

Successful Claims

A Veterans Benefits Raters View

Mental Disorders (Except Initial PTSD and Eating Disorders) Compensation and Exam Worksheet

hope this helps out

Hi Everyone,

I called the VA today to check the status of my IU claim and I was told that my file will be sent to the rating board and then they will schedule an Exam for me at the nearest VA hospital.

You know I have never been good at those exams, and wanted to know if anyone had some advice as to what I should do once in front of this examiner (whom isn't on my side!).

I am claiming TDIU for my Major Depressive Disorder w/ psychotic features and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) (Combined rating of 70%) I have also been deemed "Not Feasible" for gainful employment by my Vocah Rehab counseler.

How do you win (I'm not sure if that is the correct word) a C & P Exam? I guest that's what they call it even if I am being evaluated for TDIU.

Any advice would be wonderful.

Thanks,

Cherie33

[william n]

Thanks so much for the feedback and assistance Tbird...Cherie ,were running parallel, on the path too the C&P examiner..I too was told today[march 31st]by IRIS that i would be contacted. A portion of my claim is for PTSD[personal trauma,hostage]..MDD, as either primary or secondary too the PTSD..Please keep me posted and informed..Peace, William N