C&p Exams, Surveys Or Dianostics

[sgmdae]

Trying to do some research

What are the types of Exam possible at my C&P or other mental health appointments

Edited August 22, 2009 by sgmdae (see edit history)

[purple]

I don't understand your question completely.

The VA can do a C&P for any/all dx. Is that what you mean?

[pacmanx1]

A C & P exam can be for any service connection you claim

example:

depression( PTDS or mood or anxiety major depressive disorders and many others) under depression

prostate problems

bladder problems

review your doctor (s) notes to see if you have a diagnosis and then look up the system under CFR 38 part 4 this may start

Edited August 22, 2009 by pacmanx1 (see edit history)

[sgmdae]

I edited my question, it was as clear as mud

What I was looking for, it what might they give me at my C&P

I heard so names like Miss. something, Bonsai, said about an exam the do to show honesty etc and etc

[Bonzai]

Being honest is the best way to go! But it is OK to be confused, because if that's the way you feel, then that is the truth. Don't try to make it complicated, because the C&P exam is just part of what the rater will base their decision on. The letter you received for your C&P exam should tell you what the C&P exam will be for. It is my understanding that a different C&P will be given for each diagnosis claimed, but I may be wrong. If so, someone will correct me, because we all learn together here. B)

[sgmdae]

Bonzai

I know this Exam is for PTSD, you mention to me about dianostics, personality surveys, they give sometimes. You warned me about about one of them, can you give that name

[LarryJ]

Being honest is the best way to go! But it is OK to be confused, because if that's the way you feel, then that is the truth. Don't try to make it complicated, because the C&P exam is just part of what the rater will base their decision on. The letter you received for your C&P exam should tell you what the C&P exam will be for. It is my understanding that a different C&P will be given for each diagnosis claimed, but I may be wrong. If so, someone will correct me, because we all learn together here. B)

When I turned in my claims for orthopaedic problems, there was one for my left knee and right knee and another for my right and left hips and another for my lumbar/lower back.

They had the C&P performed by the same doc on the same visit (including the X-rays, they just "stood me up and started shootin'". By the time they were done with the X-rays and CAT scans, then he just made his report on the whole mess which is my body!

[Bonzai]

Bonzai

I know this Exam is for PTSD, you mention to me about dianostics, personality surveys, they give sometimes. You warned me about about one of them, can you give that name

Forgive me if I do not recall ever mentioning a specific diagnosis or personality survey. I did mention that I was told that I have PTSD by my p-docs in South Dakota, but that since I did not have a verifiable stressor, it was not something to be pursued. When I got out of the service, I did not even like myself, but that is a different story. The biggest personality survey I can think of is the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Index or MMPI for short, so maybe that's it.

Hope this helps.

[sgmdae]

Forgive me if I do not recall ever mentioning a specific diagnosis or personality survey. I did mention that I was told that I have PTSD by my p-docs in South Dakota, but that since I did not have a verifiable stressor, it was not something to be pursued. When I got out of the service, I did not even like myself, but that is a different story. The biggest personality survey I can think of is the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Index or MMPI for short, so maybe that's it.

Hope this helps.

Thank you I think this is one that you said answer with normal reactions, not sure

[pacmanx1]

I apologize but you are still spinning your wheels. It all depends on what you filed for service connection. There are two types of C & P exams they are mental and general exams. The mental C & P exams would address any mental disorder/diagnosis you have or claimed. A general exam is like a physical exam that would address any physical conditions/diagnosis you have or claimed. So what is/are your current claims/diagnosis? Then look up the information in the CFR 38 part 4. The main thing is have you been treated by a psychiatrist or a physician during or after the military and of course if you have been treated recently. If you have a copy of your claim, what form did you fill out when you filed your claim?

[sgmdae]

I don't have a copy

My C&P exam is for PTSD, I am at peace with that

Mental health was everybody else problem until April 09, when i had a anger outburst, that made me aware that it might be a result of something called PTSD

Some are having trouble believing that it was new to me, but my Tunnel vision is as narrow as it can

Because of some polite believers e-mails, i am again focused and now what I going too

and what is needed to do

[pacmanx1]

When is your C & P exam? Have you had your C & P exam ?

[sgmdae]

Next Thursday

They did it quickly, I applied 6/2/09 stessor verified on 7/14/2009

only a couple very short MHC visits, they did put me on a suicide prevention plan, if that had anything to do with it

[carlie]

Next Thursday

They did it quickly, I applied 6/2/09 stessor verified on 7/14/2009

only a couple very short MHC visits, they did put me on a suicide prevention plan, if that had anything to do with it

sgm,

What was your stressor and how do you feel is has been verified by VA.

What procedure did VA use to verify your stressor?

carlie

[sgmdae]

I submiited my copies of awards, CIB, bronze stars, Air medal Arcom/V, RVN Cross of Gallantry, and Star and Stripes article for being surrounded by the NVA, and call their location without being detected, my 214 has all on it, and IRIS told me that verified my stressor throgh National Archive or their system can't remember. Buddy letters, unit awards, and major battles where my unit was recognized and awarded.

Hamburger Hill, my last major battle in RVN, two TET offensives with individual awards as well as unit awards. All I know I got a call and they asked me if I could be at C&P Exam in one week. WOW, what a surprise!!! They sent me a map, from my domicle, and told me they were going to payme mileage, or arrange transportation. This is unusual isn't it

[carlie]

I submiited my copies of awards, CIB, bronze stars, Air medal Arcom/V, RVN Cross of Gallantry, and Star and Stripes article for being surrounded by the NVA, and call their location without being detected, my 214 has all on it, and IRIS told me that verified my stressor throgh National Archive or their system can't remember. Buddy letters, unit awards, and major battles where my unit was recognized and awarded.

Hamburger Hill, my last major battle in RVN, two TET offensives with individual awards as well as unit awards. All I know I got a call and they asked me if I could be at C&P Exam in one week. WOW, what a surprise!!! They sent me a map, from my domicle, and told me they were going to payme mileage, or arrange transportation. This is unusual isn't it

smg,

Bronze stars - how many did you get ?

Of all you mentioned the CIB is about all that is needed to show combat veteran

and lessen the stressor requirement, if everything else falls in line.

I feel for VA to arrange transportation for you would certainly be unusual

and I've never heard of it being done.

jmho,

carlie

[pacmanx1]

QUOTE (sgmdae @ Aug 23 2009, 12:47 AM) I submiited my copies of awards, CIB, bronze stars, Air medal Arcom/V, RVN Cross of Gallantry, and Star and Stripes article for being surrounded by the NVA, and call their location without being detected, my 214 has all on it, and IRIS told me that verified my stressor throgh National Archive or their system can't remember. Buddy letters, unit awards, and major battles where my unit was recognized and awarded.

Hamburger Hill, my last major battle in RVN, two TET offensives with individual awards as well as unit awards. All I know I got a call and they asked me if I could be at C&P Exam in one week. WOW, what a surprise!!! They sent me a map, from my domicle, and told me they were going to payme mileage, or arrange transportation. This is unusual isn't it

smg,

Bronze stars - how many did you get ?

Of all you mentioned the CIB is about all that is needed to show combat veteran

and lessen the stressor requirement, if everything else falls in line.

I feel for VA to arrange transportation for you would certainly be unusual

and I've never heard of it being done.

jmho,

carlie

Due to my conditions and my finances VA used to arrange me transportation to and from all my appointments. Now I have to make it on my own. It is something that can be done through the social workers office but they don't like to tell you that. So It could be very possible

Edited August 23, 2009 by pacmanx1 (see edit history)

[sgmdae]

smg,

Bronze stars - how many did you get ?

Of all you mentioned the CIB is about all that is needed to show combat veteran

and lessen the stressor requirement, if everything else falls in line.

I feel for VA to arrange transportation for you would certainly be unusual

and I've never heard of it being done.

jmho,

carlie

Yes, they went out of there way to make sure I get there, two Bronze Stars, there was a couple awards I didn't know I had until I unpacked some boxes, and got my official file. It was a confused time,

just place my alert up, when I came out of MH appointment and hour later a call. But i am calm now and ready for the next step C&P

[sgmdae]

Carlie, just curious

Why did you how the VA verified my stressors

Is there several ways???

[submariner]

What are the types of Exam possible at my C&P or other mental health appointments

I had to take an MMPI once. What a joy!