hypertension Why So Many C&p Exams?

[AimHigh1986]

In Aug 09 I filed a reopen claim for coronary artery disease secondary to my noncompensable service connected hypertension. I had heart bypass surgery in Jul 09. By Oct 09, the VA was on the ball: I had x-rays, a general exam and a stress test all on the same day. I thought that was it and all that I had to do was wait. But in late Nov 09, they scheduled me for an electrocardiogram. What's next???? B) It would seem that looking at my scars would be all the evidence they need.

[pacmanx1]

A little confused with your post, are they C & P exams or are they exams requested by your doctor? But anyway, it happens like that sometimes

Edited December 2, 2009 by pacmanx1

[jbasser]

I think they are wanting a current level of disability for your heart disease.

It should be rated fairly soon since you are SC'd for HTN.

You shoud read the rating schedule with the results of the exams i n hand and compare the Ejection fraction to the regs. It will give you an idea of your rateing.

J

Edited December 2, 2009 by jbasser

[AimHigh1986]

Yes, these are all C&P exams requested by the VA. I don't mean to sound impatient or whiny, but I'll just be glad when they finish. The extra compensation would help because when I'm too ill to work (and it happens a lot), I don't get paid.