Contacting C&p Examiner

[kaykay]

Has anyone tried contacting the C&P examiner to clarify the exam report? The reason I ask is the examiner stated to me at the time of the exam that she had no doubt as to onset of my condition during service, and specifically said that she was going to write her report in such a way as to ensure that I get what I need. Yet the report had the dreaded "mere speculation" statement. However, in the report she seemed to suggest the the RO should defer to the opinion of my VA doc who is a specialist (the examining doc is a GP or internist). Well, the VARO used the C&P exam to deny service connection. The claim has not yet been promulgated because my VSO has been successful in getting the decision reviewed before promulgation and at this time the review has not yet been completed. So I am wondering if speaking with the doc who did the exam could possibly help.

[Commander Bob]

MY C&P exam took about 20 min.

[carlie]

My C&P examiner refused to accept any documents, and told me she would just throw them in the trash if I leave them with her. She would not let my wife in the room. And she had an awful attitude.

CB,

Cough, cough, BLITCH, cough..............

[vperl]

What is the code for sunburn, lethergy ? thinkingof filing

[Commander Bob]

CB,

Cough, cough, BLITCH, cough..............

My C&P took place the day after Thanksgiving,2008, by a PhD , She received her PhD degree two years earlier. It was a Holiday Friday and you could tell, she didn't want to be there.

[Commander Bob]

CB,

Cough, cough, BLITCH, cough..............

LOL. You nailed her. Thanks carlie.

[photoman]

Has anyone tried contacting the C&P examiner to clarify the exam report? The reason I ask is the examiner stated to me at the time of the exam that she had no doubt as to onset of my condition during service, and specifically said that she was going to write her report in such a way as to ensure that I get what I need. Yet the report had the dreaded "mere speculation" statement. However, in the report she seemed to suggest the the RO should defer to the opinion of my VA doc who is a specialist (the examining doc is a GP or internist). Well, the VARO used the C&P exam to deny service connection. The claim has not yet been promulgated because my VSO has been successful in getting the decision reviewed before promulgation and at this time the review has not yet been completed. So I am wondering if speaking with the doc who did the exam could possibly help.

I have on two occasions, the most recent was after an incompetent 30 year old psychologist interviewed me for 20 minutes and and because I told her I used to drink to self medicate she accused me of being an alcoholic. I confronted her in the session and then she held up forwarding the results of my C&P to the VA. I talked with the clinic manager and lodged a complaint. I faxed over a letter to have entered into my record complaining about the delay and the comportment of the psychologist. I copied my VFW DSO at the VRO. I was pissed. My providers at the VA have known that before I received decent dx and tx for my PTSD I self medicated with alcohol. The psychologist was more interested in the information she lost after typing it in. Well everything worked out. I made sure that even if the letter of complaint was not entered by the contract agency I got my Service Officer to ensure it was entered into the record. I have never had an issue confronting what I feel are issues I have. I have been fortunate. I always say that you can only rely on yourself ultimately. In the case of Vets who are less able they need advocacy. The Freaking VA wants us to be afraid of the big bad monster. This is control through fear. If you are able ask questions, arm yourself with information, and ask why something is the way it is and ask for the location of the rule or law governing it. I vented a bit, but my ultimate point is if you are genuinely terrified of the system and this is understandable - use Hadit, attorney consults, fellow Vets who can help you navigate. Whew I feel better after that.