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Just Had C & P Exam

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I had my exam for SC psych problems this week. I am feeling very apprehensive as the reviewer seemed to be very biased. They did not take many or any notes on all the things I was talking about to support my case, did not note that a civilian pscy I was referred to had been located and mailed a letter. When I referred to what appeared to be about seven pages of mental health visits in my records they said 'they didn't make many notes' - of course not, since these were two-striper technicians for the most part, and not modern doctors dictating reports.

Near the end of the exam I mentioned something about a friend that had nothing to do with my family history and they noted it apparently in relation to alcoholism in family, then got up and left the room to indicate that the meeting was over.

Can I get a copy of whatever report they write? I was told by my vet rep at the state office of vet affairs that we can review the exam and request another if it was not done properly.

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I can not in any way agree with the guidance to REFUSE a C&P examination.

A C&P examination is ordered as part of the VA's duty to assist.

NEVER MISS OR REFUSE A C&P EXAMINATION ! !

If you have one scheduled and an EMERGENCY comes up,

call and at least try to reschedule your C&P examination.

hollywoodnc,

You were very lucky that anyone from W.Virgina AMC even called you.

jmho,

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I can not in any way agree with the guidance to REFUSE a C&P examination.

A C&P examination is ordered as part of the VA's duty to assist.

NEVER MISS OR REFUSE A C&P EXAMINATION ! !

If you have one scheduled and an EMERGENCY comes up,

call and at least try to reschedule your C&P examination.

hollywoodnc,

You were very lucky that anyone from W.Virgina AMC even called you.

jmho,

carlie

Carlie...

"A C&P examination is ordered as part of the VA's duty to assist."

Is it the VA's duty to assist, OR is the VA's duty to downplay the Veterans claim?

In MY case, it surely didn't reflect assisting.

There are at least (at a minimum) a dozen others here that would agree, that if your Service Connection is questionable at best, that the inexperienced VA doctor will not render an accurate exam.

How is that helping the Veterans?

Do you feel confident at a C&P exam? Do you agree with the prognosis?

"You were very lucky that anyone from W.Virgina AMC even called you."

Lucky?...NO! Threats of Class Action against them?...YES! Going after the Clown & Peon examiners educational experience/background in Ortho...YES! Controverting what this Clown wrote, vs what many others had said differently...YES!

Also, it is worth mentioning that Senator Burr is on the case, and I have correspondence from Regional Counsel littering my file.

I may not be liked much at the VA, but I'm not there for pleasantries either.

At least I'm receiving the respect that I deserve, instead of being tossed around like a rag doll. No More!

Ironically, the Gentleman that called found out that a simple phone call had become a personal one, and not a bashing call. I got more from that call then any correspondence submitted.

If the VA truly wanted to assist, they could be more personable than impersonal...aka Good Customer Service.

Additionally, if the doctors were competent enough, they would view the Veteran as they would view their patients in the private sector, as opposed to the treating of cattle mentality!

When it is all said and done, and IF I have to go to trial, I hope that this case AMENDS new law, that WE can request specialty physicians for our exams. It is STUPID, to say the least, that I would be examined by someone with virtually no Ortho/Neuro background. It's like I said before...seeing a another specialist in the private sector, who possesses no knowledge of your ailments. It makes no sense whatsoever.

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hollywood,

As everyone here knows ~ I just love, love, love the VA and

am just filled to the brim smiling with confidence in everything they do.

NOT !

But to even suggest missing or refusing a C&P exam is totally ludicrous.

To all VBA claimants : NEVER MISS OR REFUSE A C&P EXAMINATION ! !

carlie

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I would never miss a C&P scheduled exam for love nor money, only if I was in the hospital with a serious condition. I know from experience having had a defunct NP whom the VA removed from ever doing C&P's again, you go and appeal, and fight it...as I have since 03 and 04. The waiting game and processes are trying on the mind and body, but don't allow them any more ammo against you for not showing up.

It is rare to have the exam completed by a Board Certified Doctor who specializes in the field of the exam...like some you mentioned previously.

BTW Carlie is quite knowledgable regarding the VA claims processes, and the tactics the VA uses to deny claims. It is good for all to have opinions on what to do, when to do it, and how to do it, but one must be open to those who have been there/done that before and what works, and what delays.

As far as talking to a "safe VA representative" I would be cautious, as I have felt that way before only to be let down by their non-assistance in the end. Some people can tell you everything you want to hear, but they do not act on it and you wait for results only to be further disallusioned.

Hope this is not the case with you, but I back Carlie 100%+ Do Not Miss A C&P Exam!!

Have a good day, and I hope you have a favorable outcome. B)

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Carlie is correct.

Hollywood. It would blatently behoove you to be at any C and P exam the VA schedules.

missing an exam envokes an automatic denial unless the exam miss was for unforseen circumstances. ( You are hostitalized, A Death in the family. ect.

If you miss a C and P exam simply because you dont want to go then You are just asking for trouble.

J

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Hey again...

I just want to say to all who responded to this, that I humbly and respectfully appreciate your concerns. Anything said here is by no means reflected against any of you or your comments.

Here are some questions that come to mind...

#1) Why is the DVA dangling this C&P exam over our heads, using threatening and intimidating language with a

denial of benefits if we do not attend?

#2) If there are Outside MO's in our file, especially if it supports the Veterans argument, then why is it crucial

to attend a C&P?

I understand and respect Carlies knowledge and experience in the VA system. However, CHANGE must be made, so that the DVA is more of an Even Handed agency, as opposed to a Do this or else... agency.

Everybody has commented at some point and time about how crucial it is to attend one of these, yet the fighting to offshoot all the negative connotations in your file becomes burdensome. My file is littered with these connotations. We have and still are witnessing this ridiculous process today...and I am SICK of it!

We are all in agreement that the DVA is working against the Veteran in the Due Process of his/her claim(s). This is a Material Fact in my file.

Everytime I attended a Clown & Peon exam, it was NEVER in my favor. Yet outside MO's reflect differently.

This time I am demanding the right to see an Orthopedic doctor. The AJ @ the BVA specified this in his ORDER! The RO FAILED at complying.

We ALL have a right to see a doctor of our own choosing. I was DENIED the right to see an Ortho doctor, after my Primary Care Physician requested so via departmental email.

As you can see, I already have a CASE.

The last scumbag that examined me, questioned on HOW & WHY I was awarded a S/C to begin with?!

One pin was penetrating into the Acetabular, and was scratching the socket. It was considered as only 10%. I also couldn't sit in a figure 4, and I obviously had atrophy. Another Veteran (I don't recall the case law)received 60% for the same conditions.

During the exam, I was totally polite with her, cooperative and even asked questions. It appeared that I was viewed favorably. The testing showed that I have problems.

This is clearly going to be an argument of mine in a Federal court, and I WILL AMEND CASE LAW to show that a bias clearly exists starting in the C&P aspect, with the imbeciles that are hired as doctors, but do not know their ass from a hole in the ground.

In MY opinion, this IS the primary problem with the DVA...the lack of quality doctors. These half wits render unfair opinions most of the time, based on what the other half wit said a few years back. This causes all of us subjected to this crap, to have to appeal...and WE ALL know how that goes!!!

Another issue that is getting under my skin, is the fact that I have been under-rated since 1976! I wasn't aware of this until I worked at the VA. I made constant mention of this fact, and it appears that THIS issue is being ignored!? This would make my TDIU claim breeze through!

These sonsabitches are really getting under my skin with their incompetence. No body seems to want to do their jobs. That's the bottom line. No one goes the "Extra Mile" in this defunct agency either. It IS truly broken and it's stupid rules such as this, to FORCE me to have my case denied even before the exam.

I'm viewed as not disabled if I can walk into the office...

I am probably viewed as partially if I am in a wheelchair... but,

if my arms and legs are missing, then maybe I'm considered as disabled...that's VA logic.

So, you see, this is the reason why I will not attend a C&P exam, unless there is a doctor that has the knowledge to render the PROPER exam, and render the PROPER diagnosis. I will NOT accept any less. I don't give a DAMN about their stupid carrot dangling rules. Furthermore, the AJ did specifically state that I was to be scheduled for an Orthopedic exam. It is a FACT that my clinic possess NO orthopedic doctor. This to is an argument in Court.

My blog explains the same crap. If need be, I WILL get their attention by writing Pres. Obama, until the White House gets sick and tired of hearing from me.

As you all have noticed, I am in no way intimidated by this agency, and I will not stand for their archaic ruling.

I will act, I will tell the truth, and I will prevail in my quest.

Thank You again for your concerns, but I am going to kick this agency in the balls so hard, that they will bleed!

At my age, and after fighting these jerkoffs for almost forty years, I am not taking this anymore.

Take Care and Thank You all for responding!!!

Sincerely,

Bruce M.

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