Va Physical Exams

[lcac31]

Retired 2 years ago and was rated 80 percent six months after retirement. Filed a NOD for being low balled on three of my service connected conditions. Went to 3 separate C/P exams and got favorable remarks from all the VA examiners. Now they sent me the standard form letter requiring me to complete a physical exam. I plan on taking my complete C- file to this exam. This seems like a pissed off RO/DRO looking for any reason to deny my NOD buy they dont have the evidiece. My question is this " Is being ordered to take a physical exam after already completing the C/P exams a normal VA tactiic? I do have a DAV rep who has been worthless, so i handle most things by myself.

[carlie]

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[john999]

I think I would go to the physical exam with a non-confrontational attitude. If they give you this exam they may find more things wrong with you that could be SC'ed. What I would do is be sure and complain about every single thing that is bothering me. I would not bother with bringing my C-File. They are not going to look at it at your exam. If they ask you to do anything that hurts tell them it hurts and don't let them extend you beyond your limits. As soon as something starts to hurt stop right there.

[lcac31]

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Thanks Carlie

[lcac31]

I have only posted a couple times here and i think the topics are relivate to veterans but i seem to never get many replies. After going to c/p exams and getting favorable results, is it fair to then be told to take a complete physical exam for the same disabilities evauluated during the c/p's?

[carlie]

I have only posted a couple times here and i think the topics are relivate to veterans but i seem to never get many replies. After going to c/p exams and getting favorable results, is it fair to then be told to take a complete physical exam for the same disabilities evauluated during the c/p's?

lcac,

I looked back and you got 5 or 6 responses on your other post.

If the VA says you have an exam scheduled - go to it - or you will probably

regret not going.

If it has been between 1-5 years since you received your rating - then the exam is probably for

re-evaluation purposes.

Fair doesn't equate in this situation, VA has many regs to follow and this is probably one of them.

DO NOT MISS AN EXAM - that is not just a regular follow up from your PCP, even then - go to all scheduled VA exams.

[jbasser]

You really need to attend the exam and remember it is not the examiner that is the bad guy here. Often times the RO goes fishing with leading questions to the examiners and it often backfires on them.

there are several COurt and BVA cases out there that mention the fact that the Veteran was Doctor shopped for a negative opinion.

Dont let this bother you as you have the evidence already in your favor as long as the severity of the issues you are currently having are in line with the higher ratings according to the title 38 part 4.

J

Edited February 16, 2011 by jbasser